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Three Bridges Catchment Area

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

Three Bridges is an other independent special not applicable school in Truro, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 28 pupils, and a capacity of 33 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

28

Pupils

33

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Three Bridges Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Three Bridges?

The catchment area for Three Bridges is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Three Bridges is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Cornwall may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Cornwall before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Three Bridges: 33 places, 85% filled: places available

Three Bridges has a published admission number of 33 places. 28 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 33 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.

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) →

Three Bridges: School Information

Full address
Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8EG
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
129252

Other Not applicable Schools in Truro

If Three Bridges is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Truro are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Three Bridges 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: Three Bridges

What is the catchment area for Three Bridges?

The catchment area for Three Bridges is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Three Bridges oversubscribed?

Three Bridges has a capacity of 33 places and currently has 28 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for Three Bridges?

Three Bridges is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Cornwall publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Three Bridges cover?

Three Bridges is a not applicable school in Truro, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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