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St Teath Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Teath Community Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bodmin, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 141 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

141

Pupils

120

Capacity

118%

Fill rate

St Teath Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Teath Community Primary School?

The catchment area for St Teath Community Primary 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.

As an academy, St Teath 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 141 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 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 Teath Community Primary School 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 Teath Community Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 118% capacity

St Teath Community Primary School has a published admission number of 120 places. 141 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 118%. At 118% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Cornwall allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.1% 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 Teath Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
North Road, St Teath, Bodmin, PL30 3JX
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
12.1% of pupils
DfE URN
146389

Other Primary Schools in Bodmin

If St Teath Community Primary School 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 Teath Community Primary 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 Teath Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Teath Community Primary School?

The catchment area for St Teath Community Primary 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 Teath Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Teath Community Primary School currently has 141 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

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

Admission to St Teath 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 Teath Community Primary School cover?

St Teath Community Primary School is a primary school in Bodmin, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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