Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy

About Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy

Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy is a small state primary in Cornwall, currently home to just 81 pupils against a school capacity of 240. That means the school is running at roughly a third of its potential size, which is striking for a setting that also offers nursery provision for children aged two to seven. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.8%, a figure that sits below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many schools nationally. Despite the spare capacity, demand for places is notably strong. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 22 applications for just 12 places, with all 12 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. That works out at 1.83 applications per place, a clear signal that local families are keen to get in, even though the school is not yet filling its overall roll. The oversubscription is concentrated at the entry point, likely Reception, while the broader under-capacity suggests the school serves a small, stable catchment.

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