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Priory Junior School Catchment Area

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

Priory Junior School is a community primary school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 299 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

299

Pupils

360

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Priory Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Priory Junior School?

The catchment area for Priory Junior 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 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 Priory Junior 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 →

Priory Junior School: 360 places, 83% filled: places available

Priory Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 299 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 27.8% of pupils at Priory Junior 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) →

Priory Junior School: School Information

Full address
Longsands Road, St Neots, PE19 1TF
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
27.8% of pupils
DfE URN
110702

Other Primary Schools in St Neots

If Priory Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Neots are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Priory Junior 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: Priory Junior School

What is the catchment area for Priory Junior School?

The catchment area for Priory Junior 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 siblings. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Priory Junior School oversubscribed?

Priory Junior School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 299 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for Priory Junior School?

Admission to Priory Junior 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 Priory Junior School cover?

Priory Junior School is a primary school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Priory Junior School?

Priory Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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