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School admissions in Cornwall

How heavily each school was applied to for September 2026 entry, from the applications and offers every admissions authority reports to the DfE. 36 of these schools also have a published admissions cutoff distance. Sorted by first preferences per place. We don't invent rankings: the order is arithmetic on a published figure, not a view about which school is better.

Reception places, September 2026

227 schools. 28 received more first preferences than they had places.

SchoolFirst preferences per placePlacesCutoff distance
Nanstallon Community Primary SchoolBodmin1.5917not published
Penponds SchoolCamborne1.53151.585 miles 2026
Ludgvan SchoolPenzance1.45291.367 miles 2026
Marlborough SchoolFalmouth1.4330not published
St Mary's CofE School, TruroTruro1.4129not published
South Petherwin Community Primary SchoolLaunceston1.4015not published
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant SchoolBude1.38243.609 miles 2026
Blackwater Community Primary SchoolTruro1.3614not published
Bosvigo SchoolTruro1.3345not published
Gwinear Community Primary SchoolHayle1.31161.538 miles 2026
Kennall Vale SchoolTruro1.3020not published
Trevithick Learning AcademyCamborne1.30600.811 miles 2026
St Erth Community Primary SchoolHayle1.2715not published
Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary SchoolTruro1.17292.874 miles 2026
Mylor Bridge Community Primary SchoolFalmouth1.1520not published
Sky Primary and Eden Project NurserySt Austell1.13302.673 miles 2026
St Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolLaunceston1.1330not published
Penpol SchoolHayle1.1060not published
Burraton Community Primary SchoolSaltash1.0730not published
Gulval SchoolPenzance1.07302.14 miles 2026
Mount Charles SchoolSt Austell1.07300.908 miles 2026
Nancledra SchoolPenzance1.07152.404 miles 2026
Newquay Primary AcademyNewquay1.07301.319 miles 2026
Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolSaltash1.07303.321 miles 2026
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & NurserySaltash1.0730not published
Trewirgie Infants' SchoolRedruth1.05601.515 miles 2026
Heamoor Community Primary SchoolPenzance1.03304.615 miles 2026
Trenance Learning AcademyNewquay1.01108not published
Antony Church of England SchoolTorpoint1.0015not published
Biscovey Nursery and Infants' AcademyPar1.0044not published
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary SchoolSaltash1.0016not published
Blisland Primary AcademyBodmin1.009not published
Boscastle Community Primary SchoolBoscastle1.005not published
Boskenwyn Community Primary SchoolHelston1.0010not published
Boyton Community Primary SchoolLaunceston1.002not published
Braddock CofE Primary SchoolLiskeard1.00124.978 miles 2026
Bugle SchoolSt Austell1.0016not published
Callington Primary SchoolCALLINGTON1.0034not published
Calstock Community Primary SchoolCalstock1.005not published
Camelford Community Primary SchoolCamelford1.0026not published
Carclaze Community Primary SchoolSt Austell1.0031not published
Cardinham SchoolBodmin1.0012not published
Chacewater Community Primary SchoolTruro1.0021not published
Coads Green Primary SchoolLaunceston1.003not published
Coverack Primary SchoolHelston1.001not published
Cubert Primary SchoolNewquay1.0015not published
Cusgarne Primary SchoolTruro1.004not published
Darite Primary AcademyLiskeard1.003not published
Delabole Primary SchoolDelabole1.0012not published
Dobwalls Community Primary SchoolLiskeard1.0022not published
Duloe CofE VA Primary AcademyLiskeard1.0012not published
Fourlanesend Community Primary SchoolTorpoint1.008not published
Fowey Primary SchoolFowey1.0014not published
Foxhole Learning AcademySt. Austell1.0011not published
Garras Community Primary SchoolHelston1.0012not published
Gerrans SchoolTruro1.004not published
Godolphin Primary SchoolHelston1.009not published
Goonhavern Primary SchoolTruro1.0027not published
Gorran SchoolSt Austell1.0013not published
Grade-Ruan CofE Primary SchoolHelston1.002not published
Grampound Road Village CofE SchoolTruro1.0010not published
Grampound-With-Creed CofE Primary SchoolTruro1.006not published
Halwin SchoolHelston1.003not published
Harrowbarrow Primary AcademyCallington1.0015not published
Jacobstow Community AcademyBude1.006not published
Ladock C of E SchoolTruro1.005not published
Landewednack Community Primary SchoolHelston1.005not published
Landulph SchoolSaltash1.002not published
Lanlivery Primary AcademyBodmin1.004not published
Lerryn CofE Primary SchoolLostwithiel1.005not published
Liskeard Hillfort Primary SchoolLiskeard1.0043not published
Looe Primary AcademyLooe1.0017not published
Lostwithiel SchoolLostwithiel1.0026not published
Luxulyan SchoolBodmin1.0011not published
Madron Daniel CofE (VA) SchoolPenzance1.004not published
Manaccan Primary SchoolHelston1.004not published
Marazion SchoolMarazion1.005not published
Marhamchurch CofE AcademyBude1.0016not published
Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary SchoolNewquay1.0012not published
Mawnan CofE VA Primary SchoolFalmouth1.0016not published
Menheniot Primary SchoolLiskeard1.0014not published
Mevagissey Community Primary SchoolSt Austell1.0018not published
Millbrook CofE Primary SchoolTorpoint1.0013not published
Mount Hawke AcademyTruro1.00303.997 miles 2026
Mullion Primary SchoolHelston1.0014not published
Nanpean Community Primary SchoolSt Austell1.0013not published
Nansledan SchoolNewquay1.0055not published
Nansloe AcademyHelston1.0026not published
Newlyn SchoolPenzance1.0023not published
North Petherwin SchoolLaunceston1.009not published
Otterham Community Primary SchoolCamelford1.005not published
Padstow SchoolPadstow1.0013not published
Parc Eglos SchoolHelston1.0035not published
Pendeen SchoolPenzance1.006not published
Pensans Community Primary SchoolPenzance1.009not published
Pensilva Primary SchoolLiskeard1.0015not published
Polperro Primary AcademyLooe1.0013not published
Polruan Primary AcademyPolruan1.002not published
Pondhu Primary SchoolSt. Austell1.0017not published
Port Isaac AcademyPort Isaac1.005not published
Porthleven SchoolHelston1.0022not published
Portreath Community Primary SchoolRedruth1.0028not published
Probus Primary SchoolTruro1.00300.563 miles 2026
Quethiock CofE SchoolLiskeard1.009not published
Roche Community Primary SchoolSt Austell1.0029not published
Sennen Community Primary AcademyPenzance1.0014not published
Sithney Community Primary SchoolHelston1.005not published
St Breock Primary SchoolWadebridge1.0024not published
St Breward Community Primary SchoolBodmin1.004not published
St Cleer Primary AcademyLiskeard1.0018not published
St Columb Major AcademySt Columb1.0036not published
St Columb Minor AcademyNewquay1.0044not published
St Day and Carharrack Community SchoolRedruth1.0016not published
St Dennis Primary AcademySt Austell1.0021not published
St Dominic CofE Primary SchoolCornwall1.0011not published
St Erme with Trispen Community Primary SchoolTruro1.0010not published
St Germans Primary SchoolSaltash1.003not published
St Issey Church of England Primary SchoolWadebridge1.0015not published
St John's Catholic Primary School, CamborneCamborne1.0015not published
St Just Primary SchoolPenzance1.0013not published
St Keverne Primary SchoolHelston1.008not published
St Kew AcademyBodmin1.0010not published
St Mabyn CofE SchoolBodmin1.003not published
St Mark's CofE AcademyBude1.005not published
St Martin's CofE Primary SchoolLiskeard1.0034not published
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, BodminBodmin1.0030not published
St Mary's CofE Primary School, PenzancePenzance1.0010not published
St Mawes Primary SchoolTruro1.003not published
St Mellion Church of England Primary SchoolSaltash1.006not published
St Merryn SchoolPadstow1.0012not published
St Mewan Community Primary SchoolSt Austell1.0058not published
St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolHelston1.0037not published
St Minver SchoolWadebridge1.0019not published
St Neot Community Primary SchoolLiskeard1.0014not published
St Newlyn East Learning AcademyNewquay1.0018not published
St Nicolas' CofE VA School, DownderryTorpoint1.0014not published
St Stephen Churchtown AcademySt Austell1.0030not published
St Teath Community Primary SchoolBodmin1.0012not published
St Tudy CofE Primary SchoolBodmin1.006not published
St Wenn SchoolBodmin1.0010not published
St Winnow CofE SchoolCornwall1.0012not published
Stoke Climsland SchoolCALLINGTON1.0014not published
Tintagel Primary SchoolTintagel1.008not published
Torpoint Nursery and Infant SchoolTorpoint1.0052not published
Trannack Primary SchoolHelston1.003not published
Trekenner Community Primary SchoolLaunceston1.005not published
Treleigh Community Primary SchoolRedruth1.0044not published
Trenode CofE VA Primary AcademyLooe1.0010not published
Treverbyn AcademySt Austell1.0011not published
Trevisker Primary SchoolWadebridge1.0014not published
Trewidland Primary SchoolLiskeard1.005not published
Trythall Community Primary SchoolPenzance1.0010not published
Upton Cross AcademyLiskeard1.0013not published
Veryan CofE SchoolTruro1.001not published
Wadebridge Primary AcademyWadebridge1.0031not published
Warbstow Primary AcademyLaunceston1.007not published
Wendron Church of England Primary SchoolHelston1.0015not published
Werrington Community Primary SchoolLaunceston1.005not published
Whitemoor AcademySt. Austell1.0014not published
Windmill Hill AcademyLaunceston1.0010not published
Beacon AcademyBodmin0.9850not published
Pennoweth Primary SchoolRedruth0.9847not published
Charlestown Primary SchoolSt Austell0.9843not published
The Bishops CofE Learning AcademyNewquay0.9841not published
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolBodmin0.9738not published
Stratton Primary SchoolBude0.9738not published
Indian Queens Primary SchoolSt Columb0.9736not published
Bishop Bronescombe CofE SchoolSt Austell0.9731not published
St Agnes AcademySt Agnes0.9761not published
Launceston Primary SchoolLaunceston0.97301.456 miles 2026
Perranporth Community Primary SchoolPerranporth0.9730not published
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, FalmouthFalmouth0.9730not published
Lanner Primary SchoolRedruth0.97291.706 miles 2026
Falmouth Primary AcademyFalmouth0.9627not published
Tywardreath SchoolPar0.9627not published
Threemilestone SchoolTruro0.9652not published
Constantine Primary SchoolFalmouth0.9623not published
Bodriggy AcademyHayle0.9542not published
Copper Valley Infant and Nursery AcademyGunnislake0.9520not published
Treloweth Community Primary SchoolRedruth0.9560not published
Troon Community Primary SchoolCamborne0.9519not published
Sandy Hill AcademySt Austell0.9556not published
Berrycoombe SchoolBodmin0.9315not published
Weeth Community Primary SchoolCAMBORNE0.93300.644 miles 2026
Tregadillett Primary SchoolLaunceston0.9329not published
St Mary's Catholic School, PenzancePenzance0.9314not published
Summercourt AcademyNewquay0.9314not published
Tregony Community Primary SchoolTruro0.9314not published
Bude Primary Academy - InfantsBude0.9239not published
Illogan SchoolRedruth0.9226not published
Leedstown Community Primary SchoolHayle0.9213not published
Lewannick Community Primary SchoolLaunceston0.9213not published
Devoran SchoolTruro0.9224not published
Germoe Community Primary SchoolPenzance0.9111not published
Pelynt Primary AcademyCornwall0.9111not published
Shortlanesend SchoolTruro0.9122not published
Stithians Community Primary SchoolTruro0.9122not published
St Stephens Community AcademyLaunceston0.9021not published
Penryn Primary AcademyPenryn0.9041not published
St Ives Infant SchoolSt Ives0.9041not published
St Meriadoc CofE Infant AcademyCamborne0.9041not published
St Uny CofE AcademySt Ives0.9030not published
King Charles Church of England Primary SchoolFalmouth0.89572.489 miles 2026
Mabe Community Primary SchoolPenryn0.8919not published
Alverton Primary SchoolPenzance0.8937not published
Pencoys Primary SchoolRedruth0.8918not published
Roskear Primary & Nursery SchoolCamborne0.8945not published
St Francis CofE Primary SchoolFalmouth0.8936not published
Whitstone Primary SchoolHolsworthy0.899not published
Brunel Primary & Nursery AcademySaltash0.8944not published
Tregolls AcademyTruro0.8816not published
Kea Community Primary SchoolTruro0.8723not published
St Buryan Primary SchoolPenzance0.867not published
Rosemellin Community Primary SchoolCamborne0.8438not published
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary SchoolTruro0.83603.273 miles 2026
Egloskerry Primary SchoolLaunceston0.836not published
Flushing SchoolFalmouth0.836not published
St Hilary SchoolPenzance0.8127not published
Connor Downs AcademyHayle0.7919not published
Kehelland Village SchoolCamborne0.7914not published
Mousehole SchoolPenzance0.7914not published
Mithian SchoolSt Agnes0.758not published
St Levan Primary SchoolPenzance0.754not published
Truro Learning AcademyTruro0.7423not published
Lanivet Community Primary SchoolBodmin0.7225not published
Crowan Primary SchoolCamborne0.6913not published
Altarnun Primary SchoolLaunceston0.508not published

First preferences per place is the number of families naming the school first, divided by its published admission number. Above 1.00 means more first choices than places. It is not a ranking and not a measure of quality: a popular school can be easy to get into and a quiet one hard, because places are allocated by each school's own criteria, siblings and faith and banding first, with distance often the last tie-breaker. Applications and offers on national offer day, DfE.

Year 7 places, September 2026

31 schools. 7 received more first preferences than they had places.

SchoolFirst preferences per placePlaces
Hayle AcademyHayle1.24135
Poltair SchoolSt Austell1.19183
Redruth SchoolRedruth1.08285
Richard Lander SchoolTruro1.06308
Treviglas AcademyNewquay1.03241
Budehaven Community SchoolBude1.02204
Launceston CollegeLaunceston1.01207
Cape Cornwall SchoolPenzance1.0062
Liskeard School and Community CollegeLiskeard1.00178
Mullion SchoolHelston1.0095
Penryn CollegePenryn1.00221
Brannel SchoolSt Austell0.99136
Looe Community AcademyLooe0.99107
Wadebridge SchoolWadebridge0.99191
Falmouth SchoolFalmouth0.99170
Humphry Davy SchoolPenzance0.99166
Saltash Community SchoolSaltash0.99159
Bodmin CollegeBodmin0.99237
Helston Community CollegeHelston0.99225
Mounts Bay AcademyPenzance0.97119
Newquay TretherrasNewquay0.97237
Sir James Smith's SchoolCamelford0.9794
Torpoint Community CollegeTorpoint0.96111
Callington Community CollegeCallington0.96166
Fowey River AcademyFowey0.96105
The Roseland AcademyTruro0.96125
Camborne Science and International AcademyCamborne0.95282
Penair SchoolTruro0.94236
Penrice AcademySt Austell0.92273
St Ives SchoolSt Ives0.9089
Pool AcademyRedruth0.80124

First preferences per place is the number of families naming the school first, divided by its published admission number. Above 1.00 means more first choices than places. It is not a ranking and not a measure of quality: a popular school can be easy to get into and a quiet one hard, because places are allocated by each school's own criteria, siblings and faith and banding first, with distance often the last tie-breaker. Applications and offers on national offer day, DfE.