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Upton Cross Academy Catchment Area

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

Upton Cross Academy is an academy converter primary school in Liskeard, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 101 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

101

Pupils

105

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Upton Cross Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Upton Cross Academy?

The catchment area for Upton Cross 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 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, Upton Cross Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Upton Cross Academy: 105 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Upton Cross Academy has a published admission number of 105 places. 101 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, Cornwall's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Liskeard.

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) →

Upton Cross Academy: School Information

Full address
Upton Cross, Liskeard, PL14 5AX
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
16.9% of pupils
DfE URN
144523

Other Primary Schools in Liskeard

If Upton Cross Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liskeard are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Upton Cross 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: Upton Cross Academy

What is the catchment area for Upton Cross Academy?

The catchment area for Upton Cross 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 siblings. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Upton Cross Academy oversubscribed?

Upton Cross Academy is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Upton Cross Academy?

Admission to Upton Cross Academy 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 Upton Cross Academy cover?

Upton Cross Academy is a primary school in Liskeard, 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 Upton Cross Academy?

Upton Cross Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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