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Welbourne Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Welbourne Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Peterborough , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 193 pupils, and a capacity of 215 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

193

Pupils

215

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Welbourne Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Welbourne Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Welbourne Primary Academy 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.

As an academy, Welbourne Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Peterborough. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Welbourne Primary Academy: 215 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Welbourne Primary Academy has a published admission number of 215 places. 193 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 215, 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. 41.9% of pupils at Welbourne Primary 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 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 →

Welbourne Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Goodwin Walk, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6NR
Local authority
Peterborough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
41.9% of pupils
DfE URN
147096

Other Primary Schools in Peterborough

If Welbourne Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Welbourne Primary 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: Welbourne Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Welbourne Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Welbourne Primary Academy 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 Welbourne Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Welbourne Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 215 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Welbourne Primary Academy?

Admission to Welbourne Primary Academy 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 Welbourne Primary Academy cover?

Welbourne Primary Academy is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Welbourne Primary Academy?

Welbourne Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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