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The Icknield Primary School Catchment Area

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

The Icknield Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

196

Pupils

210

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

The Icknield Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Icknield 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% 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 Icknield Primary School — School Information

Full address
Lynton Way, Cambridge, CB22 3EA
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
31.6% of pupils
DfE URN
148454

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Frequently Asked Questions — The Icknield Primary School

Is The Icknield Primary School oversubscribed?

The Icknield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Icknield Primary School?

Admission to The Icknield 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 The Icknield Primary School cover?

The Icknield 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 The Icknield Primary School?

The Icknield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.