Mounts Bay Academy Catchment Area
Mounts Bay Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Penzance, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 975 pupils, and a capacity of 1020 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
975
Pupils
1,020
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Mounts Bay Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Mounts Bay 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.
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 →Mounts Bay Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Boscathnoe Lane, Heamoor, Penzance, TR18 3JT
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136873
Other Secondary Schools in Penzance
If Mounts Bay Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Penzance are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mounts Bay Academy
Is Mounts Bay Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Mounts Bay Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1020 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Mounts Bay Academy? ▾
Admission to Mounts Bay 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 Mounts Bay Academy cover? ▾
Mounts Bay Academy is a secondary school in Penzance, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Mounts Bay Academy? ▾
Mounts Bay Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.