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The Stephen Perse Foundation Catchment Area

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

The Stephen Perse Foundation is an other independent not applicable school in Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 2-21, with 1624 pupils, and a capacity of 2000 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-21

Age range

1,624

Pupils

2,000

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

The Stephen Perse Foundation Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Stephen Perse Foundation?

The catchment area for The Stephen Perse Foundation is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to The Stephen Perse Foundation is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Cambridgeshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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The Stephen Perse Foundation: 2000 places, 81% filled: places available

The Stephen Perse Foundation has a published admission number of 2000 places. 1624 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 2000 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.

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) →

The Stephen Perse Foundation: School Information

Full address
Union Road, Cambridge, CB2 1HF
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-21 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
110924

Other Not applicable Schools in

If The Stephen Perse Foundation is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Stephen Perse Foundation 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Stephen Perse Foundation

What is the catchment area for The Stephen Perse Foundation?

The catchment area for The Stephen Perse Foundation is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Stephen Perse Foundation oversubscribed?

The Stephen Perse Foundation has a capacity of 2000 places and currently has 1624 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Stephen Perse Foundation?

The Stephen Perse Foundation is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Cambridgeshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does The Stephen Perse Foundation cover?

The Stephen Perse Foundation is a not applicable school in Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 2-21. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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