Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

The Peterborough School Catchment Area

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

The Peterborough School is an other independent not applicable school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 4-20, with 514 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-20

Age range

514

Pupils

600

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

The Peterborough School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Peterborough School?

The catchment area for The Peterborough School is the geographic zone Peterborough uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Peterborough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to The Peterborough School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Peterborough may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Peterborough before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

Find Peterborough catchment area documents →

The Peterborough School: 600 places, 86% filled: places available

The Peterborough School has a published admission number of 600 places. 514 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 600 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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 Peterborough School: School Information

Full address
Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AP
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-20 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
110910

Other Not applicable Schools in Peterborough

If The Peterborough School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Peterborough

The Peterborough School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Peterborough. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Peterborough 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Peterborough School

What is the catchment area for The Peterborough School?

The catchment area for The Peterborough School is the geographic zone Peterborough uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Peterborough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Peterborough School oversubscribed?

The Peterborough School has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 514 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Peterborough.

What is the admissions policy for The Peterborough School?

The Peterborough School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Peterborough publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does The Peterborough School cover?

The Peterborough School is a not applicable school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 4-20. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.