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Arbury Primary School Catchment Area

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

Arbury Primary School is a community primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 381 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

381

Pupils

420

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Arbury Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Arbury Primary School is set by Cambridgeshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →

Arbury Primary School — School Information

Full address
Carlton Way, Cambridge, CB4 2DE
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
42.3% of pupils
DfE URN
110664

Other Primary Schools in Cambridge

If Arbury Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Arbury Primary School

Is Arbury Primary School oversubscribed?

Arbury Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Arbury Primary School?

Admission to Arbury Primary School is managed by Cambridgeshire. 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 Arbury Primary School cover?

Arbury Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Arbury Primary School?

Arbury Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.