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Manor Drive Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Manor Drive Primary Academy is a free s primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

198

Pupils

446

Capacity

44%

Fill rate

Manor Drive Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Manor Drive Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Manor Drive 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.

The catchment area for Manor Drive Primary Academy is set by Peterborough and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Manor Drive Primary Academy: 446 places, 44% filled: places available

Manor Drive Primary Academy has a published admission number of 446 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 44%. At 44% full, the school currently has headroom below its 446 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. 27.3% of pupils at Manor Drive Primary 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 →

Manor Drive Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Porter Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 7EP
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149103

Other Primary Schools in Peterborough

If Manor Drive 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 Manor Drive 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: Manor Drive Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Manor Drive Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Manor Drive 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 Manor Drive Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Manor Drive Primary Academy has a capacity of 446 places and currently has 198 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Peterborough.

What is the admissions policy for Manor Drive Primary Academy?

Admission to Manor Drive 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 Manor Drive Primary Academy cover?

Manor Drive Primary Academy is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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