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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 163 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

163

Pupils

210

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2012

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin 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. Telford and Wrekin publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is managed by Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford and Wrekin 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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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 210 places, 78% filled: places available

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 163 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newport.

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

Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford and Wrekin school admissions →

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: School Information

Full address
Coppice Drive, Newport, TF10 7HU
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
11% of pupils
DfE URN
151100

Other Primary Schools in Newport

If St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newport are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Telford and Wrekin

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Telford and Wrekin. 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 Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary 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: St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

What is the catchment area for St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin 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. Telford and Wrekin publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 163 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Telford and Wrekin.

What is the admissions policy for St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Telford and Wrekin before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy cover?

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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