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Great Abington Primary School Catchment Area

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

Great Abington Primary School is a community primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 130 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

130

Pupils

140

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Great Abington Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Great Abington 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Great Abington Primary School — School Information

Full address
High Street, Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AE
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
20.8% of pupils
DfE URN
110611

Other Primary Schools in Cambridge

If Great Abington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Great Abington Primary School

Is Great Abington Primary School oversubscribed?

Great Abington Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Great Abington Primary School?

Admission to Great Abington 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 Great Abington Primary School cover?

Great Abington Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, 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 Great Abington Primary School?

Great Abington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.