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Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Catchment Area

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

Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge is an other independent not applicable school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 35 pupils, and a capacity of 50 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

35

Pupils

50

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge?

The catchment area for Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge 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 Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge 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 →

Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge: 50 places, 70% filled: places available

Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge has a published admission number of 50 places. 35 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 50 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) →

Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge: School Information

Full address
42-44 High Street, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6DF
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
131330

Other Not applicable Schools in Cambridge

If Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge 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 Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge 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: Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge

What is the catchment area for Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge?

The catchment area for Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge 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 Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge oversubscribed?

Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge has a capacity of 50 places and currently has 35 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge?

Admission to Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge 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 Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge cover?

Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge is a not applicable school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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