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Bottisham Village College Catchment Area

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

Bottisham Village College is a academy converter secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1465 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,465

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Bottisham Village College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bottisham Village College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cambridgeshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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.

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Bottisham Village College — School Information

Full address
Lode Road, Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9DL
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20.4% of pupils
DfE URN
136677

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bottisham Village College

Is Bottisham Village College oversubscribed?

Bottisham Village College is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bottisham Village College?

Admission to Bottisham Village College 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 Bottisham Village College cover?

Bottisham Village College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bottisham Village College?

Bottisham Village College was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.