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Bourn CofE Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Bourn CofE Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 154 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

200

Pupils

154

Capacity

130%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Bourn CofE Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bourn CofE Primary Academy is managed by Cambridgeshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 200 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 154 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Bourn CofE Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Riddy Lane, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SP
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
12% of pupils
DfE URN
137626

Other Primary Schools in Cambridge

If Bourn CofE Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bourn CofE Primary Academy

Is Bourn CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Bourn CofE Primary Academy currently has 200 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 154 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bourn CofE Primary Academy?

Bourn CofE Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bourn CofE Primary Academy cover?

Bourn CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bourn CofE Primary Academy?

Bourn CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.