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Oreston Community Academy Catchment Area

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

Oreston Community Academy is a academy converter primary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 386 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

386

Pupils

420

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Oreston Community Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Oreston Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Plymouth. 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: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Plymouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Oreston Community Academy — School Information

Full address
Oreston Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7JY
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
9.1% of pupils
DfE URN
136380

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If Oreston Community Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Oreston Community Academy

Is Oreston Community Academy oversubscribed?

Oreston Community Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oreston Community Academy?

Admission to Oreston Community Academy is managed by Plymouth. 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 Oreston Community Academy cover?

Oreston Community Academy is a primary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oreston Community Academy?

Oreston Community Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.