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St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy Catchment Area

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

St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy is an academy converter primary school in Camborne, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 195 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-7

Age range

195

Pupils

180

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2010

St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy?

The catchment area for St Meriadoc CofE Infant 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy is managed by Cornwall and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 195 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy: at or above its 180 place limit

St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy has a published admission number of 180 places. 195 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 180 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. 41.7% of pupils at St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Camborne.

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 Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy: School Information

Full address
Rectory Road, Camborne, TR14 7DW
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-7 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
41.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140782

Other Primary Schools in Camborne

If St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Camborne are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Cornwall

St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cornwall. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Meriadoc CofE Infant 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 Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy

What is the catchment area for St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy?

The catchment area for St Meriadoc CofE Infant 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy currently has 195 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy?

St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cornwall before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy cover?

St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy is a primary school in Camborne, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy?

St Meriadoc CofE Infant Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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