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Sir Harry Smith Community College Catchment Area

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

Sir Harry Smith Community College is a academy converter secondary school in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1104 pupils, and a capacity of 1210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,104

Pupils

1,210

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Sir Harry Smith Community College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sir Harry Smith Community College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cambridgeshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sir Harry Smith Community College — School Information

Full address
Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1XB
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25% of pupils
DfE URN
138053

Other Secondary Schools in Peterborough

If Sir Harry Smith Community College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sir Harry Smith Community College

Is Sir Harry Smith Community College oversubscribed?

Sir Harry Smith Community College is operating close to its capacity of 1210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sir Harry Smith Community College?

Admission to Sir Harry Smith Community College is managed by Cambridgeshire. 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 Sir Harry Smith Community College cover?

Sir Harry Smith Community College is a secondary school in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sir Harry Smith Community College?

Sir Harry Smith Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.