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Charlestown Primary School Catchment Area

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

Charlestown Primary School is a academy converter primary school in St Austell, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 387 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

387

Pupils

420

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Charlestown Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Charlestown 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.

Operating near capacity: 92% 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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Charlestown Primary School — School Information

Full address
Crinnis Road, Carlyon Bay, St Austell, PL25 3PB
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
10% of pupils
DfE URN
136760

Other Primary Schools in St Austell

If Charlestown Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Austell are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Charlestown Primary School

Is Charlestown Primary School oversubscribed?

Charlestown Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Charlestown Primary School?

Admission to Charlestown 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 Charlestown Primary School cover?

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