Cottenham Village College Catchment Area
Cottenham Village College is a academy converter secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 877 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
877
Pupils
900
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Cottenham Village College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Cottenham Village 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.
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 Village College — School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UA
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137434
Other Secondary Schools in Cambridge
If Cottenham Village College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cottenham Village College
Is Cottenham Village College oversubscribed? ▾
Cottenham Village College is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Cottenham Village College? ▾
Admission to Cottenham Village 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 Cottenham Village College cover? ▾
Cottenham Village College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cottenham Village College? ▾
Cottenham Village College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.