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Nanstallon Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Nanstallon Community Primary School is a foundation primary school in Bodmin, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 115 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

115

Pupils

119

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Nanstallon Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Nanstallon Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Nanstallon Community 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.

The catchment area for Nanstallon Community Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 →

Nanstallon Community Primary School: 119 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Nanstallon Community Primary School has a published admission number of 119 places. 115 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 119, 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. 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bodmin.

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) →

Nanstallon Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Nanstallon, Bodmin, PL30 5JZ
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
8.7% of pupils
DfE URN
111914

Other Primary Schools in Bodmin

If Nanstallon Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bodmin are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Nanstallon Community 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: Nanstallon Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Nanstallon Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Nanstallon Community 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 Nanstallon Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Nanstallon Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 119 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Nanstallon Community Primary School?

Admission to Nanstallon Community 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 Nanstallon Community Primary School cover?

Nanstallon Community Primary School is a primary school in Bodmin, 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 Nanstallon Community Primary School?

Nanstallon Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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