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St Uny CofE Academy Catchment Area

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

St Uny CofE Academy is an academy converter primary school in St Ives, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 234 pupils, and a capacity of 278 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

234

Pupils

278

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Uny CofE Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Uny CofE Academy?

The catchment area for St Uny CofE 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 Uny CofE 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 Uny CofE Academy: 278 places, 84% filled: places available

St Uny CofE Academy has a published admission number of 278 places. 234 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 278 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. 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of St Ives.

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 Uny CofE Academy: School Information

Full address
Polmennor Drive, Carbis Bay, St Ives, TR26 2SQ
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
13.6% of pupils
DfE URN
143099

Other Primary Schools in St Ives

If St Uny CofE Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Ives are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Cornwall

St Uny CofE 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 Uny CofE 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 Uny CofE Academy

What is the catchment area for St Uny CofE Academy?

The catchment area for St Uny CofE 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 Uny CofE Academy oversubscribed?

St Uny CofE Academy has a capacity of 278 places and currently has 234 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for St Uny CofE Academy?

St Uny CofE 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 Uny CofE Academy cover?

St Uny CofE Academy is a primary school in St Ives, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Uny CofE Academy?

St Uny CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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