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Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School is a community primary school in Truro, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

198

Pupils

180

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School 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.

The catchment area for Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School is set by Cornwall and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 198 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School has a published admission number of 180 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Cornwall allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Truro.

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) →

Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Hill, Perranwell Station, Truro, TR3 7LA
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
6.1% of pupils
DfE URN
111863

Other Primary Schools in Truro

If Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Truro are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School 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: Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School 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 Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School currently has 198 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School?

Admission to Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary 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 Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School cover?

Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School is a primary school in Truro, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School?

Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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