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Bishop Creighton Academy Catchment Area

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

Bishop Creighton Academy is an academy converter primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 202 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

202

Pupils

210

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Bishop Creighton Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bishop Creighton Academy?

The catchment area for Bishop Creighton Academy is the geographic zone Peterborough uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Peterborough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Bishop Creighton Academy 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.

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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 →

Bishop Creighton Academy: 210 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Bishop Creighton Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 202 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Peterborough'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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.1% of pupils at Bishop Creighton Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Peterborough.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Peterborough 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. Find Peterborough school admissions →

Bishop Creighton Academy: School Information

Full address
Vineyard Road, Peterborough, PE1 5DB
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
35.1% of pupils
DfE URN
136721

Other Primary Schools in Peterborough

If Bishop Creighton Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bishop Creighton Academy 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: Bishop Creighton Academy

What is the catchment area for Bishop Creighton Academy?

The catchment area for Bishop Creighton Academy is the geographic zone Peterborough uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Peterborough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bishop Creighton Academy oversubscribed?

Bishop Creighton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bishop Creighton Academy?

Admission to Bishop Creighton Academy 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 Bishop Creighton Academy cover?

Bishop Creighton Academy is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bishop Creighton Academy?

Bishop Creighton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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