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Lantern Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Lantern Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 400 pupils, and a capacity of 444 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

400

Pupils

444

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Lantern Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Lantern Community Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% 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.

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Lantern Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Nene Road, Ely, CB6 2WL
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
10.8% of pupils
DfE URN
145804

Other Primary Schools in Ely

If Lantern Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ely are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lantern Community Primary School

Is Lantern Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Lantern Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 444 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lantern Community Primary School?

Admission to Lantern Community 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 Lantern Community Primary School cover?

Lantern Community Primary School is a primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lantern Community Primary School?

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