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Lime Academy Parnwell Catchment Area

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

Lime Academy Parnwell is an academy sponsor led primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 328 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

328

Pupils

420

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Lime Academy Parnwell Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lime Academy Parnwell?

The catchment area for Lime Academy Parnwell 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, Lime Academy Parnwell 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 →

Lime Academy Parnwell: 420 places, 78% filled: places available

Lime Academy Parnwell has a published admission number of 420 places. 328 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 60.7% of pupils at Lime Academy Parnwell are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area 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 →

Lime Academy Parnwell: School Information

Full address
Saltersgate, Parnwell, Peterborough, PE1 4YH
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
60.7% of pupils
DfE URN
144598

Other Primary Schools in Peterborough

If Lime Academy Parnwell is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lime Academy Parnwell 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: Lime Academy Parnwell

What is the catchment area for Lime Academy Parnwell?

The catchment area for Lime Academy Parnwell 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 Lime Academy Parnwell oversubscribed?

Lime Academy Parnwell has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 328 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Peterborough.

What is the admissions policy for Lime Academy Parnwell?

Admission to Lime Academy Parnwell 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 Lime Academy Parnwell cover?

Lime Academy Parnwell is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lime Academy Parnwell?

Lime Academy Parnwell was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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