Penryn College Catchment Area
Penryn College is a academy converter secondary school in Penryn, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1153 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,153
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Penryn College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Penryn College 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.
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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 →Penryn College — School Information
- Full address
- Kernick Road, Penryn, TR10 8PZ
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136852
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Frequently Asked Questions — Penryn College
Is Penryn College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Penryn College currently has 1153 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Penryn College? ▾
Admission to Penryn College 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 Penryn College cover? ▾
Penryn College is a secondary school in Penryn, 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 Penryn College? ▾
Penryn College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.