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Buckden CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Buckden CofE Primary School is a academy converter primary school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 328 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

328

Pupils

350

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Buckden CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Buckden CofE Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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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Buckden CofE Primary School — School Information

Full address
School Lane, Buckden, St Neots, PE19 5TT
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
11.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137639

Other Primary Schools in St Neots

If Buckden CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Neots are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Buckden CofE Primary School

Is Buckden CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Buckden CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 350 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Buckden CofE Primary School?

Buckden CofE Primary School 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 Buckden CofE Primary School cover?

Buckden CofE Primary School is a primary school in St Neots, 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 Buckden CofE Primary School?

Buckden CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.