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Hampton Vale Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Hampton Vale Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 0-11, with 689 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

0-11

Age range

689

Pupils

630

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Hampton Vale Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hampton Vale Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Hampton Vale Primary 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, Hampton Vale Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 689 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Hampton Vale Primary Academy: at or above its 630 place limit

Hampton Vale Primary Academy has a published admission number of 630 places. 689 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Peterborough allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 →

Hampton Vale Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Hampton Vale Primary Academy, West Lake Avenue, Peterborough, PE7 8LS
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
0-11 years
Free school meals
18% of pupils
DfE URN
146753

Other Primary Schools in Peterborough

If Hampton Vale Primary 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 Hampton Vale Primary 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: Hampton Vale Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Hampton Vale Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Hampton Vale Primary 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 Hampton Vale Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Hampton Vale Primary Academy currently has 689 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hampton Vale Primary Academy?

Admission to Hampton Vale Primary 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 Hampton Vale Primary Academy cover?

Hampton Vale Primary Academy is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 0-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hampton Vale Primary Academy?

Hampton Vale Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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