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Mildenhall College Academy Catchment Area

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

Mildenhall College Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Mildenhall, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1338 pupils, and a capacity of 1430 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,338

Pupils

1,430

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Mildenhall College Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Mildenhall College 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 Suffolk 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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Mildenhall College Academy — School Information

Full address
The Hub, Sheldrick Way, Mildenhall, IP28 7JX
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.5% of pupils
DfE URN
139867

Frequently Asked Questions — Mildenhall College Academy

Is Mildenhall College Academy oversubscribed?

Mildenhall College Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1430 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Mildenhall College Academy?

Admission to Mildenhall College 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 Mildenhall College Academy cover?

Mildenhall College Academy is a secondary school in Mildenhall, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mildenhall College Academy?

Mildenhall College Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.