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Melbourn Primary School Catchment Area

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

Melbourn Primary School is a community primary school in Royston, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 376 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

376

Pupils

420

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Melbourn Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Melbourn 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.

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.

Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →

Melbourn Primary School — School Information

Full address
Mortlock Street, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6DB
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
22.1% of pupils
DfE URN
110614

Other Primary Schools in Royston

If Melbourn Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Royston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Melbourn Primary School

Is Melbourn Primary School oversubscribed?

Melbourn Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Melbourn Primary School?

Admission to Melbourn 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 Melbourn Primary School cover?

Melbourn Primary School is a primary school in Royston, 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 Melbourn Primary School?

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