The Beeches Primary School Catchment Area
The Beeches Primary School is a community primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 622 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
622
Pupils
630
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Beeches Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Beeches Primary School?
The catchment area for The Beeches 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 siblings. Peterborough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Beeches Primary School is set by Peterborough and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →The Beeches Primary School: 630 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
The Beeches Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 622 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, Peterborough's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 44.5% of pupils at The Beeches Primary School 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 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 →
The Beeches Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Beech Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2EH
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 44.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 110756
Other Primary Schools in Peterborough
If The Beeches Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.
Coates Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE7 2BP
Old Fletton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE2 9DR
Southfields Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE2 8PU
The Duke of Bedford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE6 0ST
Oakdale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE2 8TD
Yaxley Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PE7 3LU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to The Beeches 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Beeches Primary School
What is the catchment area for The Beeches Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for The Beeches 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 siblings. Peterborough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Beeches Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
The Beeches Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Beeches Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Beeches Primary School is managed by Peterborough. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Beeches Primary School cover? ▾
The Beeches Primary School is a primary school in Peterborough, 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 The Beeches Primary School? ▾
The Beeches Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.