Camborne Science and International Academy Catchment Area
Camborne Science and International Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Camborne, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1783 pupils, and a capacity of 1625 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
1,783
Pupils
1,625
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Camborne Science and International Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Camborne Science and International Academy?
The catchment area for Camborne Science and International Academy is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
As an academy, Camborne Science and International Academy 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.
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Camborne Science and International Academy has a published admission number of 1625 places. 1783 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Cornwall allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.1% of pupils at Camborne Science and International Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cornwall.
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) →
Camborne Science and International Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Cranberry Road, Camborne, TR14 7PP
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136524
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Camborne Science and International Academy 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Camborne Science and International Academy
What is the catchment area for Camborne Science and International Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Camborne Science and International Academy is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Camborne Science and International Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Camborne Science and International Academy currently has 1783 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1625 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Camborne Science and International Academy? ▾
Admission to Camborne Science and International Academy 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 Camborne Science and International Academy cover? ▾
Camborne Science and International Academy is a secondary school in Camborne, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Camborne Science and International Academy? ▾
Camborne Science and International Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.