Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Ken Stimpson Academy Catchment Area

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

Ken Stimpson Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1051 pupils, and a capacity of 1180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,051

Pupils

1,180

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Ken Stimpson Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ken Stimpson Academy?

The catchment area for Ken Stimpson 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.

As an academy, Ken Stimpson 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.

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 →

Ken Stimpson Academy: 1180 places, 89% filled: places available

Ken Stimpson Academy has a published admission number of 1180 places. 1051 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1180 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. 35.7% of pupils at Ken Stimpson Academy 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 →

Ken Stimpson Academy: School Information

Full address
Staniland Way, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6JT
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.7% of pupils
DfE URN
149236

Other Secondary Schools in Peterborough

If Ken Stimpson Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Ken Stimpson 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: Ken Stimpson Academy

What is the catchment area for Ken Stimpson Academy?

The catchment area for Ken Stimpson 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 Ken Stimpson Academy oversubscribed?

Ken Stimpson Academy has a capacity of 1180 places and currently has 1051 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Peterborough.

What is the admissions policy for Ken Stimpson Academy?

Admission to Ken Stimpson 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 Ken Stimpson Academy cover?

Ken Stimpson Academy is a secondary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ken Stimpson Academy?

Ken Stimpson Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.