Gulval School Catchment Area
Gulval School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Penzance, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 222 pupils, and a capacity of 179 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
222
Pupils
179
Capacity
124%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Gulval School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Gulval 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 →Gulval School — School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Gulval, Penzance, TR18 3BJ
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140837
Other Primary Schools in Penzance
If Gulval School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Penzance are the next closest alternatives.
Trythall Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TR20 8XR
Heamoor Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TR18 3JZ
St Levan Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TR19 6HD
Germoe Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TR20 9QY
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TR18 4HP
St Buryan Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TR19 6BB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gulval School
Is Gulval School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Gulval School currently has 222 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 179 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gulval School? ▾
Admission to Gulval 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 Gulval School cover? ▾
Gulval School is a primary school in Penzance, 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 Gulval School? ▾
Gulval School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.