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Whitehall School Catchment Area

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

Whitehall School is an other independent not applicable school in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 1-11, with 118 pupils, and a capacity of 125 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

1-11

Age range

118

Pupils

125

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Whitehall School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Whitehall School?

The catchment area for Whitehall School 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 Whitehall School is set by Cambridgeshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Whitehall School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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 →

Whitehall School: 125 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Whitehall School has a published admission number of 125 places. 118 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 125, Cambridgeshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

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) →

Whitehall School: School Information

Full address
117 High Street, Somersham, Huntingdon, PE28 3EH
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
1-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
110928

Other Not applicable Schools in Huntingdon

If Whitehall School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Huntingdon are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Whitehall 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: Whitehall School

What is the catchment area for Whitehall School?

The catchment area for Whitehall School 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 Whitehall School oversubscribed?

Whitehall School is operating close to its capacity of 125 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Whitehall School?

Admission to Whitehall School 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 Whitehall School cover?

Whitehall School is a not applicable school in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 1-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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