Robert Arkenstall Primary School Catchment Area
Robert Arkenstall Primary School is a community primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 286 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
286
Pupils
300
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Robert Arkenstall Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Robert Arkenstall Primary School?
The catchment area for Robert Arkenstall 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 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 Robert Arkenstall Primary 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.
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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.
Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →Robert Arkenstall Primary School: 300 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
Robert Arkenstall Primary School has a published admission number of 300 places. 286 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 300, Cambridgeshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ely.
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) →
Robert Arkenstall Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Camping Close, High Street, Ely, CB6 3UA
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 16.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 110635
Other Primary Schools in Ely
If Robert Arkenstall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ely are the next closest alternatives.
Littleport Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB6 1JT
Stretham Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB6 3JN
Spring Meadow Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CB7 4RB
Ely St John's Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB6 3BW
Fordham CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CB7 5NL
Isleham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CB7 5RZ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Robert Arkenstall 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.
Wilburton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Ely · 1.2 miles away
Sutton CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Ely · 2.7 miles away
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Ely · 3.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Robert Arkenstall Primary School
What is the catchment area for Robert Arkenstall Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Robert Arkenstall 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 siblings. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Robert Arkenstall Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Robert Arkenstall Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Robert Arkenstall Primary School? ▾
Admission to Robert Arkenstall Primary 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 Robert Arkenstall Primary School cover? ▾
Robert Arkenstall Primary School is a primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Robert Arkenstall Primary School? ▾
Robert Arkenstall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.