Newquay Primary Academy Catchment Area
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
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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.
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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.