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The Centre School Catchment Area

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

The Centre School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 130 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–19

Age range

137

Pupils

130

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

The Centre School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Centre 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 137 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 130 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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The Centre School — School Information

Full address
High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UA
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–19 years
Free school meals
64.2% of pupils
DfE URN
137594

Other Not applicable Schools in Cambridge

If The Centre School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Centre School

Is The Centre School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Centre School currently has 137 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 130 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Centre School?

Admission to The Centre 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 The Centre School cover?

The Centre School is a not applicable school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Centre School?

The Centre School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.