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Nene Valley Primary School Catchment Area

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

Nene Valley Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 319 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-11

Age range

319

Pupils

315

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Nene Valley Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Nene Valley Primary School?

The catchment area for Nene Valley Primary School 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, Nene Valley 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 319 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Nene Valley Primary School: at or above its 315 place limit

Nene Valley Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 319 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 315 places. Peterborough allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 →

Nene Valley Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sugar Way, Peterborough, PE2 9RT
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
7.5% of pupils
DfE URN
146854

Other Primary Schools in Peterborough

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Nene Valley Primary School 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: Nene Valley Primary School

What is the catchment area for Nene Valley Primary School?

The catchment area for Nene Valley Primary School 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 Nene Valley Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Nene Valley Primary School currently has 319 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Nene Valley Primary School?

Admission to Nene Valley 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 Nene Valley Primary School cover?

Nene Valley Primary School 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 Nene Valley Primary School?

Nene Valley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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