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Penrice Academy Catchment Area

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

Penrice Academy is a academy converter secondary school in St Austell, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1422 pupils, and a capacity of 1440 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,422

Pupils

1,440

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Penrice Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Penrice Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 Cornwall 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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Penrice Academy — School Information

Full address
Charlestown Road, St Austell, PL25 3NR
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
21% of pupils
DfE URN
136573

Other Secondary Schools in St Austell

If Penrice Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in St Austell are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Penrice Academy

Is Penrice Academy oversubscribed?

Penrice Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1440 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Penrice Academy?

Admission to Penrice 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 Penrice Academy cover?

Penrice Academy is a secondary school in St Austell, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.