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Penryn Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Penryn Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Penryn, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 354 pupils, and a capacity of 525 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

354

Pupils

525

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Penryn Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Penryn Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Penryn Primary Academy is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Penryn Primary 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.

Find Cornwall catchment area documents →

Penryn Primary Academy: 525 places, 67% filled: places available

Penryn Primary Academy has a published admission number of 525 places. 354 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 525 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 34.2% of pupils at Penryn Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cornwall.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Cornwall publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cornwall Council school admissions (official) →

Penryn Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Treverbyn Rise, Penryn, TR10 8RA
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
34.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139073

Other Primary Schools in Penryn

If Penryn Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Penryn are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Penryn Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Penryn Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Penryn Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Penryn Primary Academy is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Penryn Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Penryn Primary Academy has a capacity of 525 places and currently has 354 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for Penryn Primary Academy?

Admission to Penryn Primary 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 Penryn Primary Academy cover?

Penryn Primary Academy is a primary school in Penryn, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Penryn Primary Academy?

Penryn Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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