City of Peterborough Academy Catchment Area
City of Peterborough Academy is a free s secondary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 830 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
830
Pupils
900
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
City of Peterborough Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for City of Peterborough Academy?
The catchment area for City of Peterborough Academy is the geographic zone Peterborough uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at City of Peterborough Academy are allocated by Peterborough using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →City of Peterborough Academy: 900 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
City of Peterborough Academy has a published admission number of 900 places. 830 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 900, 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. 47% of pupils at City of Peterborough Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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 →
City of Peterborough Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Reeves Way, Peterborough, PE1 5LQ
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 47% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139082
Other Secondary Schools in Peterborough
If City of Peterborough Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.
Ormiston Bushfield Academy Catchment Area
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Arthur Mellows Village College Catchment Area
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Nene Park Academy Catchment Area
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The Deepings School Catchment Area
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Stanground Academy Catchment Area
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Sir Harry Smith Community College Catchment Area
Academy converter · PE7 1XB
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to City of Peterborough 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: City of Peterborough Academy
What is the catchment area for City of Peterborough Academy? ▾
The catchment area for City of Peterborough Academy is the geographic zone Peterborough uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 City of Peterborough Academy oversubscribed? ▾
City of Peterborough Academy is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for City of Peterborough Academy? ▾
Admission to City of Peterborough 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 City of Peterborough Academy cover? ▾
City of Peterborough Academy is a secondary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for City of Peterborough Academy? ▾
City of Peterborough Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.