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St Peter's CofE Academy Catchment Area

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

St Peter's CofE Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1052 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

1,052

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

St Peter's CofE Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Peter's CofE Academy?

The catchment area for St Peter's CofE Academy is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Stoke-on-Trent 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 CofE Academy is managed by Stoke-on-Trent 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: 1052 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 CofE Academy: at or above its 1050 place limit

St Peter's CofE Academy has a published admission number of 1050 places. 1052 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1050 places. Stoke-on-Trent 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. 46.3% of pupils at St Peter's CofE Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Stoke-on-Trent.

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

Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →

St Peter's CofE Academy: School Information

Full address
Fenton Manor, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RR
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
46.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136824

Other Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If St Peter's CofE Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

St Peter's CofE Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Stoke-on-Trent. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to St Peter's CofE 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's CofE Academy

What is the catchment area for St Peter's CofE Academy?

The catchment area for St Peter's CofE Academy is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Stoke-on-Trent 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 CofE Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, St Peter's CofE Academy currently has 1052 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Peter's CofE Academy?

St Peter's CofE Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Peter's CofE Academy cover?

St Peter's CofE Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 11-16. 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 CofE Academy?

St Peter's CofE Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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