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Red Moor School Catchment Area

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

Red Moor School is an other independent special not applicable school in Cornwall , serving pupils aged 5-18, with 78 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-18

Age range

78

Pupils

80

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Red Moor School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Red Moor School?

The catchment area for Red Moor School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Red Moor 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Cornwall catchment area documents →

Red Moor School: 80 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Red Moor School has a published admission number of 80 places. 78 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 80, Cornwall's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

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) →

Red Moor School: School Information

Full address
Red Moor School, Churchtown Farm, PL30 5BT
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-18 years
DfE URN
148038

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Red Moor School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Red Moor 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: Red Moor School

What is the catchment area for Red Moor School?

The catchment area for Red Moor School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Red Moor School oversubscribed?

Red Moor School is operating close to its capacity of 80 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Red Moor School?

Admission to Red Moor 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 Red Moor School cover?

Red Moor School is a not applicable school in Cornwall, serving pupils aged 5-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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