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Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Looe, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 39 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

39

Pupils

84

Capacity

46%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Trenode CofE VA Primary 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 Trenode CofE VA Primary 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.

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Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy: 84 places, 46% filled: places available

Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy has a published admission number of 84 places. 39 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 46%. At 46% 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. 25.6% of pupils at Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy 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) →

Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Widegates, Looe, PL13 1QA
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
25.6% of pupils
DfE URN
145561

Other Primary Schools in Looe

If Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Looe are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Cornwall

Trenode CofE VA Primary 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 Trenode CofE VA Primary 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: Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Trenode CofE VA Primary 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 Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy has a capacity of 84 places and currently has 39 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy?

Trenode CofE VA Primary 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 Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy cover?

Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy is a primary school in Looe, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy?

Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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