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Manor Drive Secondary Academy Catchment Area

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

Manor Drive Secondary Academy is a free s secondary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 446 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

446

Pupils

720

Capacity

62%

Fill rate

Manor Drive Secondary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Manor Drive Secondary Academy?

The catchment area for Manor Drive Secondary 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.

Secondary school places at Manor Drive Secondary Academy are allocated by Peterborough using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

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 Secondary Academy: 720 places, 62% filled: places available

Manor Drive Secondary Academy has a published admission number of 720 places. 446 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 62%. At 62% full, the school currently has headroom below its 720 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. 41% of pupils at Manor Drive Secondary Academy 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 →

Manor Drive Secondary Academy: School Information

Full address
Porter Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 7EP
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
41% of pupils
DfE URN
149104

Other Secondary Schools in Peterborough

If Manor Drive Secondary 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 Manor Drive Secondary 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 Secondary Academy

What is the catchment area for Manor Drive Secondary Academy?

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

Manor Drive Secondary Academy has a capacity of 720 places and currently has 446 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Peterborough.

What is the admissions policy for Manor Drive Secondary Academy?

Admission to Manor Drive Secondary 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 Secondary Academy cover?

Manor Drive Secondary Academy is a secondary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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