Northstowe Learning Community

About Northstowe Learning Community

Northstowe Learning Community is a relatively new state secondary in South Cambridgeshire, and its intake data tells a story of a school that is already in high demand. With a total school capacity of 2,830 places but only 772 pupils currently on roll, the school is clearly still growing into its buildings. However, for the 2025/26 secondary intake, it received 297 applications for just 166 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.79 applicants per place. Of those, 138 were first-preference applications, and all 138 received offers, suggesting that while competition exists, families who put it first are very likely to get in. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 20%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools, indicating the school serves a genuinely mixed catchment. This is a school that is expanding rapidly and attracting strong local interest, particularly from families who value its all-through 4-19 age range and modern facilities.

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