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Parkside Community College Catchment Area

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

Parkside Community College is a academy converter secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 694 pupils, and a capacity of 660 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

694

Pupils

660

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Parkside Community College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Parkside Community College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cambridgeshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 694 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 660 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Parkside Community College — School Information

Full address
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18% of pupils
DfE URN
136636

Other Secondary Schools in Cambridge

If Parkside Community College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Parkside Community College

Is Parkside Community College oversubscribed?

Yes — Parkside Community College currently has 694 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 660 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Parkside Community College?

Admission to Parkside Community College 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 Parkside Community College cover?

Parkside Community College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Parkside Community College?

Parkside Community College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.