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St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy Catchment Area

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

St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy is an academy converter primary school in Camborne, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

210

Pupils

240

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy Catchment Area Information

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

The catchment area for St Meriadoc CofE Junior 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 Junior 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.

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 Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy: 240 places, 88% filled: places available

St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy has a published admission number of 240 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 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. 41.4% of pupils at St Meriadoc CofE Junior 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 Junior Academy: School Information

Full address
Cranfield Road, Camborne, TR14 7PN
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
41.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140781

Other Primary Schools in Camborne

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

Other Church of England Schools in Cornwall

St Meriadoc CofE Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior Academy

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

The catchment area for St Meriadoc CofE Junior 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 Junior Academy oversubscribed?

St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 210 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

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

St Meriadoc CofE Junior 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 Junior Academy cover?

St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy is a primary school in Camborne, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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

St Meriadoc CofE Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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