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Copper Fields School Catchment Area

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

Copper Fields School is an other independent special not applicable school in Gunnislake, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 4 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-16

Age range

4

Pupils

60

Capacity

7%

Fill rate

Copper Fields School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Copper Fields School?

The catchment area for Copper Fields School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Copper Fields 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.

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Copper Fields School: 60 places, 7% filled: places available

Copper Fields School has a published admission number of 60 places. 4 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 7%. At 7% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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.

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) →

Copper Fields School: School Information

Full address
Delaware Road, Drakewalls, Gunnislake, PL18 9EH
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-16 years
DfE URN
151205

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Copper Fields 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: Copper Fields School

What is the catchment area for Copper Fields School?

The catchment area for Copper Fields School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Copper Fields School oversubscribed?

Copper Fields School has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 4 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for Copper Fields School?

Admission to Copper Fields 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 Copper Fields School cover?

Copper Fields School is a not applicable school in Gunnislake, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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