University of Cambridge Catchment Area
University of Cambridge is a higher education institutions not applicable school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire . Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
University of Cambridge Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for University of Cambridge?
The catchment area for University of Cambridge 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, 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.
The catchment area for University of Cambridge is set by Cambridgeshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →University of Cambridge: School Information
- Full address
- Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TN
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- DfE URN
- 133801
Other Not applicable Schools in Cambridge
If University of Cambridge is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.
Holme Court School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · CB1 8DW
King's College School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CB3 9DN
St Faith's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CB2 8AG
The Leys School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CB2 7AD
St John's College School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CB3 9AB
Mander Portman Woodward Catchment Area
Other independent school · CB2 1JE
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to University of Cambridge 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: University of Cambridge
What is the catchment area for University of Cambridge? ▾
The catchment area for University of Cambridge 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, 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 University of Cambridge oversubscribed? ▾
University of Cambridge has a capacity of N/A places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.
What is the admissions policy for University of Cambridge? ▾
Admission to University of Cambridge 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.