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Exning Primary School Catchment Area

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

Exning Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Newmarket, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 229 pupils, and a capacity of 225 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–11

Age range

229

Pupils

225

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2020

Exning Primary School Catchment Area Information

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

Currently oversubscribed: 229 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 225 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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Exning Primary School — School Information

Full address
Oxford Street, Exning, Newmarket, CB8 7EW
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
18.3% of pupils
DfE URN
151104

Other Primary Schools in Newmarket

If Exning Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newmarket are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Exning Primary School

Is Exning Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Exning Primary School currently has 229 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 225 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Exning Primary School?

Admission to Exning Primary School is managed by Suffolk. 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 Exning Primary School cover?

Exning Primary School is a primary school in Newmarket, Suffolk, 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 Exning Primary School?

Exning Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.