Sandy Hill Academy Catchment Area
Sandy Hill Academy is a academy converter primary school in St Austell, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 459 pupils, and a capacity of 252 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
459
Pupils
252
Capacity
182%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2017
Sandy Hill Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Sandy Hill Academy 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.
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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 →Sandy Hill Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Sandy Hill, St Austell, PL25 3AT
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136318
Other Primary Schools in St Austell
If Sandy Hill Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Austell are the next closest alternatives.
Gorran School Catchment Area
Community school · PL26 6LH
Charlestown Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PL25 3PB
Treverbyn Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · PL26 8TL
St Mewan Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PL26 7DP
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PL25 3DT
St Dennis Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · PL26 8AY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sandy Hill Academy
Is Sandy Hill Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Sandy Hill Academy currently has 459 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 252 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sandy Hill Academy? ▾
Admission to Sandy Hill Academy 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 Sandy Hill Academy cover? ▾
Sandy Hill Academy is a primary school in St Austell, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sandy Hill Academy? ▾
Sandy Hill Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.