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St Mewan Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Mewan Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in St Austell, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 447 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

447

Pupils

450

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Mewan Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St Mewan Community Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 Mewan Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
St Mewan Lane, St Austell, PL26 7DP
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
11.9% of pupils
DfE URN
137402

Other Primary Schools in St Austell

If St Mewan Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Austell are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mewan Community Primary School

Is St Mewan Community Primary School oversubscribed?

St Mewan Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mewan Community Primary School?

Admission to St Mewan 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 St Mewan Community Primary School cover?

St Mewan Community Primary School is a primary school in St Austell, 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 Mewan Community Primary School?

St Mewan Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.