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Laureate Community Academy Catchment Area

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

Laureate Community Academy is an academy converter primary school in Newmarket, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 241 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

241

Pupils

210

Capacity

115%

Fill rate

Laureate Community Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Laureate Community Academy?

The catchment area for Laureate Community Academy is the geographic zone Suffolk 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. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Laureate Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. 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: 241 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Suffolk catchment area documents →

Laureate Community Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 115% capacity

Laureate Community Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 241 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 115%. At 115% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Suffolk allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newmarket.

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

Suffolk 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. Suffolk Council school admissions (official) →

Laureate Community Academy: School Information

Full address
Exning Road, Newmarket, CB8 0AN
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
15.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142993

Other Primary Schools in Newmarket

If Laureate Community Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newmarket are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Laureate Community Academy 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: Laureate Community Academy

What is the catchment area for Laureate Community Academy?

The catchment area for Laureate Community Academy is the geographic zone Suffolk 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. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Laureate Community Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Laureate Community Academy currently has 241 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Laureate Community Academy?

Admission to Laureate Community Academy is managed by Suffolk. 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 Laureate Community Academy cover?

Laureate Community Academy is a primary school in Newmarket, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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