The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby Catchment Area
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is a voluntary aided primary school in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
135
Pupils
140
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby?
The catchment area for The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire 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. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is managed by Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby: 140 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby has a published admission number of 140 places. 135 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 140, Cambridgeshire'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. 6.7% 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.
Cambridgeshire 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. Cambridgeshire Council school admissions (official) →
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby: School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Elton, Peterborough, PE8 6RS
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 6.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 110847
Other Primary Schools in Peterborough
If The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.
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Oakdale Primary School Catchment Area
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Yaxley Infant School Catchment Area
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Other Church of England Schools in Cambridgeshire
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cambridgeshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
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Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
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Cheveley CofE Primary School Catchment Area
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Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby 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 Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby
What is the catchment area for The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby? ▾
The catchment area for The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire 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. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby oversubscribed? ▾
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby? ▾
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby cover? ▾
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby is a primary school in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, 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 Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby? ▾
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.