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Thriplow CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Thriplow CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Royston, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 99 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

99

Pupils

140

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Thriplow CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thriplow CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Thriplow CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Thriplow CofE Primary School is managed by Cambridgeshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Thriplow CofE Primary School: 140 places, 71% filled: places available

Thriplow CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 99 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Royston.

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) →

Thriplow CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Thriplow, Royston, SG8 7RH
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
13.1% of pupils
DfE URN
145246

Other Primary Schools in Royston

If Thriplow CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Royston are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Cambridgeshire

Thriplow CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cambridgeshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Thriplow CofE Primary School 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: Thriplow CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Thriplow CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Thriplow CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Thriplow CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Thriplow CofE Primary School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 99 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for Thriplow CofE Primary School?

Thriplow CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Thriplow CofE Primary School cover?

Thriplow CofE Primary School is a primary school in Royston, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thriplow CofE Primary School?

Thriplow CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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