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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Catchment Area

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

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is an university technical college secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 13-19, with 455 pupils, and a capacity of 670 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

13-19

Age range

455

Pupils

670

Capacity

68%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology?

The catchment area for Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

Secondary school places at Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology are allocated by Cambridgeshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

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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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology: 670 places, 68% filled: places available

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology has a published admission number of 670 places. 455 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 670 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. 20.8% of pupils at Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology 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) →

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology: School Information

Full address
Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SZ
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
University technical college
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
13-19 years
Free school meals
20.8% of pupils
DfE URN
140265

Other Secondary Schools in Cambridge

If Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

What is the catchment area for Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology?

The catchment area for Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology oversubscribed?

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology has a capacity of 670 places and currently has 455 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology?

Admission to Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology 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 Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology cover?

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 13-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology?

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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