Question 1

What schools serve Penryn?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 schools in Penryn, Cornwall — including Penryn College, Penryn Primary Academy, Mabe Community Primary School. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Penryn?

Accepted Answer

Penryn has 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school.  All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Penryn?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Penryn, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Penryn schools are set by Cornwall and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Cornwall admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Penryn?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Penryn are set by Cornwall as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Penryn

Primary Schools in Penryn (2)

Penryn Primary Academy

Mabe Community Primary School

Secondary Schools in Penryn (1)

Penryn College