Brannel School Catchment Area
Brannel School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in St Austell, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 931 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
931
Pupils
750
Capacity
124%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Brannel School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Brannel 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 →Brannel School — School Information
- Full address
- Rectory Road, St Stephen, St Austell, PL26 7RN
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145108
Other Secondary Schools in St Austell
If Brannel School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in St Austell are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Brannel School
Is Brannel School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Brannel School currently has 931 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Brannel School? ▾
Admission to Brannel 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 Brannel School cover? ▾
Brannel School is a secondary school in St Austell, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Brannel School? ▾
Brannel School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.