Chesterton Community College Catchment Area
Chesterton Community College is a academy converter secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1129 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,129
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Chesterton Community College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Chesterton Community College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cambridgeshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Chesterton Community College — School Information
- Full address
- Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136887
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chesterton Community College
Is Chesterton Community College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Chesterton Community College currently has 1129 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Chesterton Community College? ▾
Admission to Chesterton Community College 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 Chesterton Community College cover? ▾
Chesterton Community College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.