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Stapleford Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Stapleford Community Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

210

Pupils

240

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Stapleford Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stapleford Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Stapleford Community 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.

As an academy, Stapleford Community Primary School 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.

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 →

Stapleford Community Primary School: 240 places, 88% filled: places available

Stapleford Community Primary School has a published admission number of 240 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 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. 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cambridge.

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) →

Stapleford Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BJ
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
13.6% of pupils
DfE URN
145424

Other Primary Schools in Cambridge

If Stapleford Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Stapleford Community 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Stapleford Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Stapleford Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Stapleford Community 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 Stapleford Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Stapleford Community Primary School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 210 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for Stapleford Community Primary School?

Admission to Stapleford Community 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 Stapleford Community Primary School cover?

Stapleford Community Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Stapleford Community Primary School?

Stapleford Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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