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John Clare Primary School Catchment Area

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

John Clare Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 127 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

127

Pupils

140

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

John Clare Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, John Clare Primary 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: 91% 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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John Clare Primary School — School Information

Full address
West Street, Helpston, Peterborough, PE6 7DX
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
9.4% of pupils
DfE URN
145270

Other Primary Schools in Peterborough

If John Clare Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — John Clare Primary School

Is John Clare Primary School oversubscribed?

John Clare Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for John Clare Primary School?

Admission to John Clare Primary 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 John Clare Primary School cover?

John Clare Primary School 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 John Clare Primary School?

John Clare Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.