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Polperro Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Polperro Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Looe, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 105 pupils, and a capacity of 141 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

105

Pupils

141

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Polperro Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Polperro Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Polperro 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, Polperro 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.

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Polperro Primary Academy: 141 places, 74% filled: places available

Polperro Primary Academy has a published admission number of 141 places. 105 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 141 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. 22.2% of pupils at Polperro 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) →

Polperro Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Brentfields, Looe, PL13 2JJ
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
22.2% of pupils
DfE URN
142953

Other Primary Schools in Looe

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Polperro 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: Polperro Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Polperro Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Polperro 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 Polperro Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Polperro Primary Academy has a capacity of 141 places and currently has 105 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for Polperro Primary Academy?

Admission to Polperro 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 Polperro Primary Academy cover?

Polperro Primary Academy is a primary school in Looe, 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 Polperro Primary Academy?

Polperro Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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