Castle School, Cambridge Catchment Area
Castle School, Cambridge is a community special not applicable school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 234 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–19
Age range
235
Pupils
234
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Castle School, Cambridge Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Castle School, Cambridge is set by Cambridgeshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →Castle School, Cambridge — School Information
- Full address
- Courtney Way, Cambridge, CB4 2EE
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2–19 years
- Free school meals
- 45.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134972
Other Not applicable Schools in Cambridge
If Castle School, Cambridge is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.
Holme Court School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · CB1 8DW
King's College School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CB3 9DN
St Faith's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CB2 8AG
The Leys School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CB2 7AD
St John's College School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CB3 9AB
Mander Portman Woodward Catchment Area
Other independent school · CB2 1JE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Castle School, Cambridge
Is Castle School, Cambridge oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Castle School, Cambridge currently has 235 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 234 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Castle School, Cambridge? ▾
Admission to Castle School, Cambridge 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 Castle School, Cambridge cover? ▾
Castle School, Cambridge is a not applicable school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Castle School, Cambridge? ▾
Castle School, Cambridge was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.