St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne

About St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne

St John's Catholic Primary School in Camborne is a smaller-than-average primary, with 156 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. That spare capacity might suggest a relaxed local market, but the admissions data tells a different story: for 2025/26 entry, the school received 33 applications for just 14 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2. 36 to one. Of those 33 applicants, 13 put it as their first preference, and all 13 were offered a place. The school's intake reflects a community with above-average disadvantage — 25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23% and a Cornwall average that sits slightly lower. As a Roman Catholic school, it serves a specific faith community, but the oversubscription figures suggest its reputation draws families beyond that catchment. The headteacher, Nicola Armstrong, leads a school that has clearly built strong local demand, even if the overall pupil count leaves some headroom.

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