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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville Catchment Area

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

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is a voluntary aided primary school in Waterlooville, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 437 pupils, and a capacity of 436 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

437

Pupils

436

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?

The catchment area for St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is managed by Hampshire 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 437 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 436 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hampshire 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's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville: at or above its 436 place limit

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville has a published admission number of 436 places. 437 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 436 places. Hampshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Waterlooville.

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

Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville: School Information

Full address
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7BP
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
11.9% of pupils
DfE URN
116489

Other Primary Schools in Waterlooville

If St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Waterlooville are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Hampshire

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Hampshire. 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's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville 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's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville

What is the catchment area for St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?

The catchment area for St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville oversubscribed?

Yes, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville currently has 437 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 436 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?

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

What age range does St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville cover?

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is a primary school in Waterlooville, Hampshire, 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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