South Petherwin Community Primary School Catchment Area
South Petherwin Community Primary School is a foundation primary school in Launceston, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 116 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
116
Pupils
105
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
South Petherwin Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Petherwin Community Primary School?
The catchment area for South Petherwin Community Primary School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 South Petherwin Community Primary 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.
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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 →South Petherwin Community Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity
South Petherwin Community Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 116 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Cornwall allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Launceston.
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) →
South Petherwin Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- South Petherwin, Launceston, PL15 7LE
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 14.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111947
Other Primary Schools in Launceston
If South Petherwin Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Launceston are the next closest alternatives.
Trekenner Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · PL15 9PH
Tregadillett Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · PL15 7EU
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School Catchment Area
Community school · PL15 9SD
St Stephens Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · PL15 8HL
Windmill Hill Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · PL15 9AE
Boyton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PL15 9RJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to South Petherwin Community Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Petherwin Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for South Petherwin Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for South Petherwin Community Primary School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 South Petherwin Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, South Petherwin Community Primary School currently has 116 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for South Petherwin Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to South Petherwin 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 South Petherwin Community Primary School cover? ▾
South Petherwin Community Primary School is a primary school in Launceston, 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 South Petherwin Community Primary School? ▾
South Petherwin Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.