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Holywell CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Holywell CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 199 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

199

Pupils

210

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Holywell CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Holywell CofE Primary School is managed by Cambridgeshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 →

Holywell CofE Primary School — School Information

Full address
Mill Way, Needingworth, St Ives, PE27 4TF
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
10.6% of pupils
DfE URN
110817

Other Primary Schools in St Ives

If Holywell CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Ives are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Holywell CofE Primary School

Is Holywell CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Holywell CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Holywell CofE Primary School?

Holywell CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Holywell CofE Primary School cover?

Holywell CofE Primary School is a primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.