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Whitemoor Academy Catchment Area

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

Whitemoor Academy is an academy converter primary school in St. Austell, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 101 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

101

Pupils

119

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Whitemoor Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Whitemoor Academy?

The catchment area for Whitemoor 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, Whitemoor 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.

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 →

Whitemoor Academy: 119 places, 85% filled: places available

Whitemoor Academy has a published admission number of 119 places. 101 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 119 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. 28.3% of pupils at Whitemoor 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) →

Whitemoor Academy: School Information

Full address
Crown Road, St. Austell, PL26 7XH
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
28.3% of pupils
DfE URN
138963

Other Primary Schools in St. Austell

If Whitemoor Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St. Austell are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Whitemoor 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: Whitemoor Academy

What is the catchment area for Whitemoor Academy?

The catchment area for Whitemoor 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 Whitemoor Academy oversubscribed?

Whitemoor Academy has a capacity of 119 places and currently has 101 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for Whitemoor Academy?

Admission to Whitemoor 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 Whitemoor Academy cover?

Whitemoor Academy is a primary school in St. Austell, 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 Whitemoor Academy?

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

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