Burwell Village College (Primary) Catchment Area
Burwell Village College (Primary) is a community primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 377 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
377
Pupils
450
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Burwell Village College (Primary) Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Burwell Village College (Primary)?
The catchment area for Burwell Village College (Primary) is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Burwell Village College (Primary) is set by Cambridgeshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Burwell Village College (Primary): 450 places, 84% filled: places available
Burwell Village College (Primary) has a published admission number of 450 places. 377 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.4% of pupils at Burwell Village College (Primary) are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cambridgeshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cambridgeshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cambridgeshire Council school admissions (official) →
Burwell Village College (Primary): School Information
- Full address
- The Causeway, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0DU
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 110758
Other Primary Schools in Cambridge
If Burwell Village College (Primary) is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.
Caldecote Primary School Catchment Area
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Cottenham Primary School Catchment Area
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Fen Drayton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB24 4SL
Foxton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB22 6RN
Great Abington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB21 6AE
Over Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB24 5PG
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Burwell Village College (Primary) by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Burwell Village College (Primary)
What is the catchment area for Burwell Village College (Primary)? ▾
The catchment area for Burwell Village College (Primary) is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Burwell Village College (Primary) oversubscribed? ▾
Burwell Village College (Primary) has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 377 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.
What is the admissions policy for Burwell Village College (Primary)? ▾
Admission to Burwell Village College (Primary) 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 Burwell Village College (Primary) cover? ▾
Burwell Village College (Primary) 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 Burwell Village College (Primary)? ▾
Burwell Village College (Primary) was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.