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The Harbour School Catchment Area

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

The Harbour School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Ely, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 5–16, with 95 pupils, and a capacity of 104 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–16

Age range

95

Pupils

104

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

The Harbour School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Harbour 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

The Harbour School — School Information

Full address
Station Road, Wilburton, Ely, CB6 3RR
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–16 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
72.6% of pupils
DfE URN
148236

Other Not applicable Schools in Ely

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

Frequently Asked Questions — The Harbour School

Is The Harbour School oversubscribed?

The Harbour School is operating close to its capacity of 104 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Harbour School?

Admission to The Harbour 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 Harbour School cover?

The Harbour School is a not applicable school in Ely, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 5–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Harbour School?

The Harbour School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.