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The King's (The Cathedral) School Catchment Area

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

The King's (The Cathedral) School is a academy converter special school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 7–18, with 1261 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–18

Age range

1,261

Pupils

1,150

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

The King's (The Cathedral) School Catchment Area Information

Admission to The King's (The Cathedral) School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Peterborough assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Currently oversubscribed: 1261 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1150 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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For more information on how Peterborough assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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The King's (The Cathedral) School — School Information

Full address
Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UE
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Special
Age range
7–18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136398

Other Special Schools in Peterborough

If The King's (The Cathedral) School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The King's (The Cathedral) School

Is The King's (The Cathedral) School oversubscribed?

Yes — The King's (The Cathedral) School currently has 1261 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The King's (The Cathedral) School?

The King's (The Cathedral) School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Peterborough before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The King's (The Cathedral) School cover?

The King's (The Cathedral) School is a special school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 7–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The King's (The Cathedral) School?

The King's (The Cathedral) School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.