Poltair School Catchment Area
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.
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 →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.
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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.