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SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Ilford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 348 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

348

Pupils

420

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School is managed by Redbridge and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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

Find Redbridge catchment area documents →

SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School: 420 places, 83% filled: places available

SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 348 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 28.4% of pupils at SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redbridge.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Redbridge 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 Redbridge school admissions →

SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Gordon Road, Ilford, IG1 1SA
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
28.4% of pupils
DfE URN
147340

Other Primary Schools in Ilford

If SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ilford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Redbridge

SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Redbridge. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to SS Peter and Paul's Catholic 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: SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 348 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redbridge.

What is the admissions policy for SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School?

SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Redbridge before each admissions cycle.

What age range does SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School cover?

SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Ilford, Redbridge, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School?

SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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