Alverton Primary School Catchment Area
Alverton Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Penzance, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 384 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
384
Pupils
315
Capacity
122%
Fill rate
Alverton Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Alverton Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cornwall. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cornwall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cornwall catchment area documents →Alverton Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Toltuff Crescent, Alverton, Penzance, TR18 4QD
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142240
Other Primary Schools in Penzance
If Alverton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Penzance are the next closest alternatives.
Trythall Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TR20 8XR
Heamoor Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TR18 3JZ
St Levan Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TR19 6HD
Germoe Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TR20 9QY
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TR18 4HP
St Buryan Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TR19 6BB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Alverton Primary School
Is Alverton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Alverton Primary School currently has 384 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Alverton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Alverton Primary School is managed by Cornwall. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Alverton Primary School cover? ▾
Alverton Primary School is a primary school in Penzance, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.