Schools in Cambridge
Moving to Cambridge? These are the schools closest to the centre of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Cambridge City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Newnham, Romsey and Chesterton.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Cambridge centre
- 0.4 mi
Park Street CofE Primary School
Primary · CB5 8AR
- 0.4 mi
Parkside Community College
Secondary · CB1 1EH
- 0.6 mi
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Primary · CB2 1EN
- 0.7 mi
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Primary · CB2 1HJ
- 0.7 mi
St Matthew's Primary School
Primary · CB1 2LD
- 0.7 mi
Newnham Croft Primary School
Primary · CB3 9JF
- 0.9 mi
Chesterton Community College
Secondary · CB4 3NY
- 0.9 mi
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · CB4 3JZ
- 1.0 mi
Milton Road Primary School
Primary · CB4 2BD
- 1.3 mi
Arbury Primary School
Primary · CB4 2DE
- 1.3 mi
Mayfield Primary School
Primary · CB4 3HN
- 1.3 mi
University of Cambridge Primary School
Primary · CB3 0QZ
These are the schools nearest the centre of Cambridge. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Cambridge postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Cambridge. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Cambridge?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Cambridge?
- You apply through Cambridge City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.