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Portreath Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Portreath Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Redruth, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 162 pupils, and a capacity of 147 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

162

Pupils

147

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Portreath Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Portreath Community Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 162 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 147 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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Portreath Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Penberthy Road, Portreath, Redruth, TR16 4LU
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
10.5% of pupils
DfE URN
143441

Other Primary Schools in Redruth

If Portreath Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Redruth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Portreath Community Primary School

Is Portreath Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Portreath Community Primary School currently has 162 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 147 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Portreath Community Primary School?

Admission to Portreath 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 Portreath Community Primary School cover?

Portreath Community Primary School is a primary school in Redruth, 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 Portreath Community Primary School?

Portreath Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.