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Hampton Gardens Secondary School Catchment Area

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

Hampton Gardens Secondary School is a free s secondary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1264 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

1,264

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Hampton Gardens Secondary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hampton Gardens Secondary School?

The catchment area for Hampton Gardens Secondary School 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 Hampton Gardens Secondary School 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.

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 →

Hampton Gardens Secondary School: 1500 places, 84% filled: places available

Hampton Gardens Secondary School has a published admission number of 1500 places. 1264 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1500 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.4% of pupils at Hampton Gardens Secondary School 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 →

Hampton Gardens Secondary School: School Information

Full address
Hartland Avenue, Hampton Gardens, Peterborough, PE7 8HR
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
22.4% of pupils
DfE URN
143641

Other Secondary Schools in Peterborough

If Hampton Gardens Secondary School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Hampton Gardens Secondary School 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: Hampton Gardens Secondary School

What is the catchment area for Hampton Gardens Secondary School?

The catchment area for Hampton Gardens Secondary School 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 Hampton Gardens Secondary School oversubscribed?

Hampton Gardens Secondary School has a capacity of 1500 places and currently has 1264 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Peterborough.

What is the admissions policy for Hampton Gardens Secondary School?

Admission to Hampton Gardens Secondary 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 Hampton Gardens Secondary School cover?

Hampton Gardens Secondary School is a secondary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hampton Gardens Secondary School?

Hampton Gardens Secondary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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