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Trumpington Community College Catchment Area

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

Trumpington Community College is an academy converter secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 571 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

571

Pupils

Good

Ofsted 2023

Trumpington Community College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Trumpington Community College?

The catchment area for Trumpington Community College is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 siblings. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Trumpington Community College 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.

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Trumpington Community College: School Information

Full address
Lime Avenue, Cambridge, CB2 9FD
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
35.4% of pupils
DfE URN
145034

Other Secondary Schools in Cambridge

If Trumpington Community College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Trumpington Community College 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: Trumpington Community College

What is the catchment area for Trumpington Community College?

The catchment area for Trumpington Community College is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 siblings. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Trumpington Community College oversubscribed?

Trumpington Community College has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 571 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for Trumpington Community College?

Admission to Trumpington Community College 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 Trumpington Community College cover?

Trumpington Community College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Trumpington Community College?

Trumpington Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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