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Spring Meadow Infant School Catchment Area

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

Spring Meadow Infant School is a community primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 143 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-7

Age range

143

Pupils

180

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Spring Meadow Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Spring Meadow Infant School?

The catchment area for Spring Meadow Infant 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 Spring Meadow Infant 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 →

Spring Meadow Infant School: 180 places, 79% filled: places available

Spring Meadow Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 143 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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. 37.1% of pupils at Spring Meadow Infant 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) →

Spring Meadow Infant School: School Information

Full address
High Barns, Ely, CB7 4RB
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Free school meals
37.1% of pupils
DfE URN
110760

Other Primary Schools in Ely

If Spring Meadow Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ely are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Spring Meadow Infant 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: Spring Meadow Infant School

What is the catchment area for Spring Meadow Infant School?

The catchment area for Spring Meadow Infant 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 Spring Meadow Infant School oversubscribed?

Spring Meadow Infant School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 143 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for Spring Meadow Infant School?

Admission to Spring Meadow Infant 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 Spring Meadow Infant School cover?

Spring Meadow Infant School is a primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Spring Meadow Infant School?

Spring Meadow Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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