Penair School Catchment Area
Penair School is a academy converter secondary school in Truro, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1239 pupils, and a capacity of 1320 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,239
Pupils
1,320
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Penair School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Penair School 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 →Penair School — School Information
- Full address
- St Clement, Truro, TR1 1TN
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136567
Other Secondary Schools in Truro
If Penair School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Truro are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Penair School
Is Penair School oversubscribed? ▾
Penair School is operating close to its capacity of 1320 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Penair School? ▾
Admission to Penair 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 Penair School cover? ▾
Penair School is a secondary school in Truro, 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 Penair School? ▾
Penair School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.