Soham Village College Catchment Area
Soham Village College is a academy converter secondary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1432 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,432
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Soham Village College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Soham Village 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.
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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 →Soham Village College — School Information
- Full address
- Sand Street, Soham, Ely, CB7 5AA
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136610
Other Secondary Schools in Ely
If Soham Village College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ely are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Soham Village College
Is Soham Village College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Soham Village College currently has 1432 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1350 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Soham Village College? ▾
Admission to Soham Village 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 Soham Village College cover? ▾
Soham Village College is a secondary school in Ely, 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 Soham Village College? ▾
Soham Village College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.