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Calstock Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Calstock Community Primary School is a community primary school in Calstock, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 58 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

58

Pupils

84

Capacity

69%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Calstock Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Calstock Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Calstock Community Primary School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Calstock Community Primary School is set by Cornwall and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Calstock Community Primary School: 84 places, 69% filled: places available

Calstock Community Primary School has a published admission number of 84 places. 58 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 84 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Calstock.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Cornwall publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cornwall Council school admissions (official) →

Calstock Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Back Road, Calstock, PL18 9QL
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
8.6% of pupils
DfE URN
111951

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Calstock Community Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Calstock Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Calstock Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Calstock Community Primary School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Calstock Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Calstock Community Primary School has a capacity of 84 places and currently has 58 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for Calstock Community Primary School?

Admission to Calstock 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 Calstock Community Primary School cover?

Calstock Community Primary School is a primary school in Calstock, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Calstock Community Primary School?

Calstock Community Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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