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St Kew Academy Catchment Area

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

St Kew Academy is an academy converter primary school in Bodmin, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 86 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

86

Pupils

84

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

St Kew Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Kew Academy?

The catchment area for St Kew Academy 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.

As an academy, St Kew 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 86 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 84 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Cornwall publishes the 2027 St Kew Academy numbers →

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 →

St Kew Academy: at or above its 84 place limit

St Kew Academy has a published admission number of 84 places. 86 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 84 places. Cornwall allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bodmin.

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 Kew Academy: School Information

Full address
St Kew, Bodmin, PL30 3ER
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
15.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144522

Other Primary Schools in Bodmin

If St Kew Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bodmin are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Kew Academy 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 Kew Academy

What is the catchment area for St Kew Academy?

The catchment area for St Kew Academy 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 Kew Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, St Kew Academy currently has 86 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 84 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Kew Academy?

Admission to St Kew 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 St Kew Academy cover?

St Kew Academy is a primary school in Bodmin, 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 St Kew Academy?

St Kew Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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