Sutton CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Sutton CofE VC Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 269 pupils, and a capacity of 362 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
269
Pupils
362
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Sutton CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sutton CofE VC Primary School?
The catchment area for Sutton CofE VC 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Sutton CofE VC Primary School is managed by Cambridgeshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Sutton CofE VC Primary School: 362 places, 74% filled: places available
Sutton CofE VC Primary School has a published admission number of 362 places. 269 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 362 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. 21.9% of pupils at Sutton CofE VC Primary 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) →
Sutton CofE VC Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- The Brook, Sutton, Ely, CB6 2PU
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 21.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 110802
Other Primary Schools in Ely
If Sutton CofE VC Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ely are the next closest alternatives.
Robert Arkenstall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB6 3UA
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
Other Church of England Schools in Cambridgeshire
Sutton CofE VC Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cambridgeshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Barrington CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Cambridge
Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Cambridge
Cheveley CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Newmarket
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Cambridge
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sutton CofE VC 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.
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Ely · 1.2 miles away
Wilburton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Ely · 3.5 miles away
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Ely · 3.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sutton CofE VC Primary School
What is the catchment area for Sutton CofE VC Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Sutton CofE VC 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Sutton CofE VC Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Sutton CofE VC Primary School has a capacity of 362 places and currently has 269 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.
What is the admissions policy for Sutton CofE VC Primary School? ▾
Sutton CofE VC Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Sutton CofE VC Primary School cover? ▾
Sutton CofE VC 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 Sutton CofE VC Primary School? ▾
Sutton CofE VC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.