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Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Truro, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 423 pupils, and a capacity of 436 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

423

Pupils

436

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is managed by Cornwall and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School — School Information

Full address
Bodmin Road, Truro, TR1 1BN
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
18% of pupils
DfE URN
137258

Other Primary Schools in Truro

If Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Truro are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Is Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 436 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School?

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cornwall before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School cover?

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School is a primary school in Truro, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School?

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.