Cottenham Primary School Catchment Area
Cottenham Primary School is a community primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 480 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5–11
Age range
480
Pupils
600
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Cottenham Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Cottenham Primary School 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 →Cottenham Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8TA
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 110604
Other Primary Schools in Cambridge
If Cottenham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.
Caldecote Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB23 7NX
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
Pendragon Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB23 3XQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cottenham Primary School
Is Cottenham Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Cottenham Primary School has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 480 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.
What is the admissions policy for Cottenham Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cottenham Primary School 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 Cottenham Primary School cover? ▾
Cottenham Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cottenham Primary School? ▾
Cottenham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.