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Blackwater Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Blackwater Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Truro, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 126 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

126

Pupils

120

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Blackwater Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Blackwater Community 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 126 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Blackwater Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
North Hill, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8ES
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
12.4% of pupils
DfE URN
142305

Other Primary Schools in Truro

If Blackwater Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Truro are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Blackwater Community Primary School

Is Blackwater Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Blackwater Community Primary School currently has 126 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Blackwater Community Primary School?

Admission to Blackwater Community 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 Blackwater Community Primary School cover?

Blackwater Community Primary School is a primary school in Truro, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Blackwater Community Primary School?

Blackwater Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.