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University of Cambridge Catchment Area

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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