Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Newquay Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Newquay Primary Academy is a free s primary school in Newquay, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 97 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

97

Pupils

420

Capacity

23%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Newquay Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Newquay Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Newquay Primary Academy 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 Newquay Primary Academy 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.

Find Cornwall catchment area documents →

Newquay Primary Academy: 420 places, 23% filled: places available

Newquay Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 97 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 23%. At 23% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newquay.

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) →

Newquay Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Trevenson Road, Newquay, TR7 3BW
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
6.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148581

Other Primary Schools in Newquay

If Newquay Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newquay are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Newquay Primary Academy 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: Newquay Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Newquay Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Newquay Primary Academy 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 Newquay Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Newquay Primary Academy has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 97 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for Newquay Primary Academy?

Admission to Newquay Primary 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 Newquay Primary Academy cover?

Newquay Primary Academy is a primary school in Newquay, 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 Newquay Primary Academy?

Newquay Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.