Richard Lander School Catchment Area
Richard Lander School is a community secondary school in Truro, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1525 pupils, and a capacity of 1523 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,525
Pupils
1,523
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Richard Lander School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Richard Lander School are allocated by Cornwall using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →Richard Lander School — School Information
- Full address
- Higher Besore Road, Truro, TR3 6LT
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112055
Other Secondary Schools in Truro
If Richard Lander School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Truro are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Richard Lander School
Is Richard Lander School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Richard Lander School currently has 1525 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1523 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Richard Lander School? ▾
Admission to Richard Lander 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 Richard Lander School cover? ▾
Richard Lander School is a secondary school in Truro, 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 Richard Lander School? ▾
Richard Lander School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.