Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Hinchingbrooke School Catchment Area

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

Hinchingbrooke School is a academy converter secondary school in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 2109 pupils, and a capacity of 2005 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

2,109

Pupils

2,005

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Hinchingbrooke School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hinchingbrooke School 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 2109 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 2005 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

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 →

Hinchingbrooke School — School Information

Full address
Brampton Road, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.3% of pupils
DfE URN
137475

Other Secondary Schools in Huntingdon

If Hinchingbrooke School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Huntingdon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hinchingbrooke School

Is Hinchingbrooke School oversubscribed?

Yes — Hinchingbrooke School currently has 2109 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 2005 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hinchingbrooke School?

Admission to Hinchingbrooke 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 Hinchingbrooke School cover?

Hinchingbrooke School is a secondary school in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hinchingbrooke School?

Hinchingbrooke School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.