Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy

How places are decided at Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children (see notes 2&3)
2Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children (see note 3)
3Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children (see note 2)
4Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church (see notes 4&5)
5Sibling at the academy — Children who have a sibling at the academy (see note 8)
6Children of staff — Children of staff (see note 9)
7Other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion (see note 6)
8Other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion or other religious leader. (see note 7)
9Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the academy determined by the shortest distance. Distance will be measured [by the shortest walking route] from the front door of the child’s home address (including flats) to the main entrance of the academy, [using the local authority’s computerised measuring system], with those living closer to the academy receiving the higher priority.

Where evidence is provided at the time of application of an exceptional social, medical or pastoral need of the child which can most appropriately be met at this academy, the application will be placed at the top of the category in which the application is made (see note 10).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy?: Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy has 197 pupils on roll.
What ages does Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy take?: Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy located?: Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is located in Bridlington, YO15 3PS, East Riding of Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy?: Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy?: When Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children (see notes 2&3); 2. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children (see note 3); 3. Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children (see note 2), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the academy determined by the shortest distance. Distance will be measured [by the shortest walking route] from the front door of the child’s home address (including flats) to the main entrance of the academy, [using the local authority’s computerised measuring system], with those living closer to the academy receiving the higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.6% of pupils at Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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