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Cippenham School Catchment Area

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

Cippenham School is an academy converter primary school in Slough , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 1017 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

1,017

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Cippenham School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cippenham School?

The catchment area for Cippenham School is the geographic zone Slough 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. Slough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Cippenham School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Slough. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Slough before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Slough catchment area documents →

Cippenham School: 1050 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Cippenham School has a published admission number of 1050 places. 1017 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1050, Slough's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Slough.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Slough 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. Find Slough school admissions →

Cippenham School: School Information

Full address
Elmshott Lane, Cippenham, Slough, SL1 5RB
Local authority
Slough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
15.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138013

Other Primary Schools in Slough

If Cippenham School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Slough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cippenham School 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: Cippenham School

What is the catchment area for Cippenham School?

The catchment area for Cippenham School is the geographic zone Slough 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. Slough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cippenham School oversubscribed?

Cippenham School is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cippenham School?

Admission to Cippenham School is managed by Slough. 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 Cippenham School cover?

Cippenham School is a primary school in Slough, 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 Cippenham School?

Cippenham School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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