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Roche Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Roche Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in St Austell, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

198

Pupils

210

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Roche Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Roche 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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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Roche Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Fore Street, Roche, St Austell, PL26 8EP
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
27.3% of pupils
DfE URN
142952

Other Primary Schools in St Austell

If Roche Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Austell are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Roche Community Primary School

Is Roche Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Roche Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Roche Community Primary School?

Admission to Roche 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 Roche Community Primary School cover?

Roche Community Primary School is a primary school in St Austell, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Roche Community Primary School?

Roche Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.