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Ormiston Meadows Academy Catchment Area

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

Ormiston Meadows Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 189 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

189

Pupils

315

Capacity

60%

Fill rate

Ormiston Meadows Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ormiston Meadows Academy?

The catchment area for Ormiston Meadows 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.

As an academy, Ormiston Meadows Academy 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 →

Ormiston Meadows Academy: 315 places, 60% filled: places available

Ormiston Meadows Academy has a published admission number of 315 places. 189 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 60%. At 60% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 31.2% of pupils at Ormiston Meadows 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 →

Ormiston Meadows Academy: School Information

Full address
Matley, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough, PE2 5YQ
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
31.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140374

Other Primary Schools in Peterborough

If Ormiston Meadows 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 Ormiston Meadows 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: Ormiston Meadows Academy

What is the catchment area for Ormiston Meadows Academy?

The catchment area for Ormiston Meadows 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 Ormiston Meadows Academy oversubscribed?

Ormiston Meadows Academy has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 189 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Peterborough.

What is the admissions policy for Ormiston Meadows Academy?

Admission to Ormiston Meadows 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 Ormiston Meadows Academy cover?

Ormiston Meadows Academy is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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