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Oakington CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Oakington CofE Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 110 pupils, and a capacity of 149 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

110

Pupils

149

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Oakington CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oakington CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Oakington CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Oakington CofE Primary School is managed by Cambridgeshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Oakington CofE Primary School: 149 places, 74% filled: places available

Oakington CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 149 places. 110 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 149 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.4% of pupils at Oakington CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cambridgeshire.

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

Cambridgeshire 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. Cambridgeshire Council school admissions (official) →

Oakington CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Water Lane, Oakington, Cambridge, CB24 3AL
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.4% of pupils
DfE URN
147110

Other Primary Schools in Cambridge

If Oakington CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Cambridgeshire

Oakington CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cambridgeshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Oakington CofE Primary School 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: Oakington CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Oakington CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Oakington CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oakington CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Oakington CofE Primary School has a capacity of 149 places and currently has 110 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for Oakington CofE Primary School?

Oakington CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Oakington CofE Primary School cover?

Oakington CofE Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oakington CofE Primary School?

Oakington CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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