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Trannack Primary School Catchment Area

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

Trannack Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Helston, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 53 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

53

Pupils

84

Capacity

63%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Trannack Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Trannack Primary School?

The catchment area for Trannack 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, Trannack 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.

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 →

Trannack Primary School: 84 places, 63% filled: places available

Trannack Primary School has a published admission number of 84 places. 53 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 84 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. 30.2% of pupils at Trannack Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cornwall.

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) →

Trannack Primary School: School Information

Full address
Trannack, Helston, TR13 0DQ
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
30.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144003

Other Primary Schools in Helston

If Trannack Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Helston are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Trannack 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: Trannack Primary School

What is the catchment area for Trannack Primary School?

The catchment area for Trannack 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 Trannack Primary School oversubscribed?

Trannack Primary School has a capacity of 84 places and currently has 53 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for Trannack Primary School?

Admission to Trannack 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 Trannack Primary School cover?

Trannack Primary School is a primary school in Helston, 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 Trannack Primary School?

Trannack Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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