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Liskeard Hillfort Primary School Catchment Area

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

Liskeard Hillfort Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Liskeard, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 382 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

382

Pupils

420

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Liskeard Hillfort Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Liskeard Hillfort Primary School?

The catchment area for Liskeard Hillfort 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.

As an academy, Liskeard Hillfort 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: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Liskeard Hillfort Primary School: 420 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Liskeard Hillfort Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 382 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Cornwall's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.2% of pupils at Liskeard Hillfort Primary School 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) →

Liskeard Hillfort Primary School: School Information

Full address
Old Road, Liskeard, PL14 6HZ
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
32.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140838

Other Primary Schools in Liskeard

If Liskeard Hillfort Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liskeard are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Liskeard Hillfort 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: Liskeard Hillfort Primary School

What is the catchment area for Liskeard Hillfort Primary School?

The catchment area for Liskeard Hillfort 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 Liskeard Hillfort Primary School oversubscribed?

Liskeard Hillfort Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Liskeard Hillfort Primary School?

Admission to Liskeard Hillfort 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 Liskeard Hillfort Primary School cover?

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

What is the Ofsted rating for Liskeard Hillfort Primary School?

Liskeard Hillfort Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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