The Shade Primary School Catchment Area
The Shade Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 267 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2–11
Age range
267
Pupils
472
Capacity
57%
Fill rate
The Shade Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Shade 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 →The Shade Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- The Shade, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DE
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 16.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139555
Other Primary Schools in Ely
If The Shade 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
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Shade Primary School
Is The Shade Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
The Shade Primary School has a capacity of 472 places and currently has 267 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.
What is the admissions policy for The Shade Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Shade 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 Shade Primary School cover? ▾
The Shade Primary School is a primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.