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Poltair School Catchment Area

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

Poltair School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in St Austell, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 877 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

877

Pupils

900

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Poltair School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Poltair School 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Poltair School — School Information

Full address
Trevarthian Road, St Austell, PL25 4BZ
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
32.6% of pupils
DfE URN
147442

Other Secondary Schools in St Austell

If Poltair School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in St Austell are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Poltair School

Is Poltair School oversubscribed?

Poltair School is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Poltair School?

Admission to Poltair 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 Poltair School cover?

Poltair School 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Poltair School?

Poltair School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.