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Papworth Hall School Catchment Area

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

Papworth Hall School is an other independent special not applicable school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 29 pupils, and a capacity of 36 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-16

Age range

29

Pupils

36

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Papworth Hall School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Papworth Hall School?

The catchment area for Papworth Hall School is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Papworth Hall 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.

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Papworth Hall School: 36 places, 81% filled: places available

Papworth Hall School has a published admission number of 36 places. 29 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 36 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.

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) →

Papworth Hall School: School Information

Full address
Ermine Street South, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RD
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-16 years
DfE URN
149845

Other Not applicable Schools in Cambridge

If Papworth Hall School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Papworth Hall 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: Papworth Hall School

What is the catchment area for Papworth Hall School?

The catchment area for Papworth Hall School is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Papworth Hall School oversubscribed?

Papworth Hall School has a capacity of 36 places and currently has 29 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for Papworth Hall School?

Admission to Papworth Hall 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 Papworth Hall School cover?

Papworth Hall School is a not applicable school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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