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Dogsthorpe Infant School Catchment Area

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

Dogsthorpe Infant School is a academy converter primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 5–7, with 242 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–7

Age range

242

Pupils

270

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Dogsthorpe Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Dogsthorpe Infant School 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: 90% 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.

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Dogsthorpe Infant School — School Information

Full address
Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 4LH
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–7 years
Free school meals
47.9% of pupils
DfE URN
147808

Other Primary Schools in Peterborough

If Dogsthorpe Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dogsthorpe Infant School

Is Dogsthorpe Infant School oversubscribed?

Dogsthorpe Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Dogsthorpe Infant School?

Admission to Dogsthorpe Infant School 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 Dogsthorpe Infant School cover?

Dogsthorpe Infant School is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 5–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dogsthorpe Infant School?

Dogsthorpe Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.