Old Fletton Primary School Catchment Area
Old Fletton Primary School is a community primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 438 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
438
Pupils
420
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Old Fletton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Old Fletton Primary School?
The catchment area for Old Fletton 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.
The catchment area for Old Fletton Primary School is set by Peterborough and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Old Fletton Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit
Old Fletton Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 438 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 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. 37.7% of pupils at Old Fletton Primary School 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 →
Old Fletton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- London Road, Old Fletton, Peterborough, PE2 9DR
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 37.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 110683
Other Primary Schools in Peterborough
If Old Fletton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.
Coates Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE7 2BP
Southfields Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE2 8PU
The Duke of Bedford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE6 0ST
Oakdale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE2 8TD
Yaxley Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PE7 3LU
Brewster Avenue Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PE2 9PN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Old Fletton 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.
Woodston Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Peterborough · 0.2 miles away
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Peterborough · 0.5 miles away
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Peterborough · 0.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Old Fletton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Old Fletton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Old Fletton 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 Old Fletton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Old Fletton Primary School currently has 438 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Old Fletton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Old Fletton 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 Old Fletton Primary School cover? ▾
Old Fletton Primary School 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for Old Fletton Primary School? ▾
Old Fletton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.