Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Arthur Mellows Village College Catchment Area

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

Arthur Mellows Village College is a academy converter secondary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1651 pupils, and a capacity of 1720 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,651

Pupils

1,720

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Arthur Mellows Village College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Arthur Mellows Village College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Peterborough. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Peterborough before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Peterborough catchment area documents →

Arthur Mellows Village College — School Information

Full address
Helpston Road, Glinton, Peterborough, PE6 7JX
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.5% of pupils
DfE URN
136266

Other Secondary Schools in Peterborough

If Arthur Mellows Village College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Arthur Mellows Village College

Is Arthur Mellows Village College oversubscribed?

Arthur Mellows Village College is operating close to its capacity of 1720 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Arthur Mellows Village College?

Admission to Arthur Mellows Village College is managed by Peterborough. 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 Arthur Mellows Village College cover?

Arthur Mellows Village College is a secondary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Arthur Mellows Village College?

Arthur Mellows Village College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.