Penrice Academy Catchment Area
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.
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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- 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.
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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.