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Hemingford Grey Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hemingford Grey Primary School is a community primary school in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 263 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

263

Pupils

315

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Hemingford Grey Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hemingford Grey Primary School?

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

The catchment area for Hemingford Grey 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 →

Hemingford Grey Primary School: 315 places, 83% filled: places available

Hemingford Grey Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 263 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Huntingdon.

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

Cambridgeshire 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. Cambridgeshire Council school admissions (official) →

Hemingford Grey Primary School: School Information

Full address
St Ives Road, Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon, PE28 9DU
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
9.5% of pupils
DfE URN
110679

Other Primary Schools in Huntingdon

If Hemingford Grey Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Huntingdon are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hemingford Grey Primary 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: Hemingford Grey Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hemingford Grey Primary School?

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

Is Hemingford Grey Primary School oversubscribed?

Hemingford Grey Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 263 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for Hemingford Grey Primary School?

Admission to Hemingford Grey 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 Hemingford Grey Primary School cover?

Hemingford Grey Primary School is a primary school in Huntingdon, 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 Hemingford Grey Primary School?

Hemingford Grey Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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