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St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 371 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

371

Pupils

420

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Botolph's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for St Botolph's Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Peterborough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is managed by Peterborough 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 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 →

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School: 420 places, 88% filled: places available

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 371 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% 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. 15.1% 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 →

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Oundle Road, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, PE2 7EA
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
15.1% of pupils
DfE URN
146154

Other Primary Schools in Peterborough

If St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Peterborough

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Peterborough. 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 St Botolph's Church of England 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: St Botolph's Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Botolph's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for St Botolph's Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Peterborough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Botolph's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 371 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Peterborough.

What is the admissions policy for St Botolph's Church of England Primary School?

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Peterborough before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Botolph's Church of England Primary School cover?

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Botolph's Church of England Primary School?

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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