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St Mary's School Catchment Area

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

St Mary's School is an other independent not applicable school in cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 586 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-19

Age range

586

Pupils

750

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

St Mary's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Mary's School?

The catchment area for St Mary's School 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to St Mary's School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Cambridgeshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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St Mary's School: 750 places, 78% filled: places available

St Mary's School has a published admission number of 750 places. 586 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 750 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) →

St Mary's School: School Information

Full address
Bateman Street, cambridge, CB2 1LY
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
110912

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Cambridgeshire

St Mary's School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Cambridgeshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Mary's 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: St Mary's School

What is the catchment area for St Mary's School?

The catchment area for St Mary's School 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Mary's School oversubscribed?

St Mary's School has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 586 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's School?

St Mary's School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Cambridgeshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does St Mary's School cover?

St Mary's School is a not applicable school in cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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