Melbourn Primary School Catchment Area
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.
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.
Bassingbourn Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SG8 5NP
Fowlmere Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SG8 7SL
Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SG8 0PD
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SG8 5QG
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SG8 8QE
Reed First School Catchment Area
Community school · SG8 8AB
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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.