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St Day and Carharrack Community School Catchment Area

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

St Day and Carharrack Community School is a foundation primary school in Redruth, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 107 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

107

Pupils

210

Capacity

51%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Day and Carharrack Community School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Day and Carharrack Community School?

The catchment area for St Day and Carharrack Community 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 St Day and Carharrack Community 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.

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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St Day and Carharrack Community School: 210 places, 51% filled: places available

St Day and Carharrack Community School has a published admission number of 210 places. 107 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 51%. At 51% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.3% of pupils at St Day and Carharrack Community School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cornwall.

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) →

St Day and Carharrack Community School: School Information

Full address
School Hill, Burnwithian, Redruth, TR16 5LG
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
39.3% of pupils
DfE URN
111840

Other Primary Schools in Redruth

If St Day and Carharrack Community School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Redruth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Day and Carharrack Community 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: St Day and Carharrack Community School

What is the catchment area for St Day and Carharrack Community School?

The catchment area for St Day and Carharrack Community 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 St Day and Carharrack Community School oversubscribed?

St Day and Carharrack Community School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 107 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for St Day and Carharrack Community School?

Admission to St Day and Carharrack Community 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 St Day and Carharrack Community School cover?

St Day and Carharrack Community School is a primary school in Redruth, 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 St Day and Carharrack Community School?

St Day and Carharrack Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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