Arden Forest Infant School Catchment Area
Arden Forest Infant School is a community primary school in Bedworth, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 159 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-7
Age range
159
Pupils
180
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Arden Forest Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Arden Forest Infant School?
The catchment area for Arden Forest Infant School is the geographic zone Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Arden Forest Infant School is set by Warwickshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Warwickshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →Arden Forest Infant School: 180 places, 88% filled: places available
Arden Forest Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 159 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bedworth.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire Council school admissions (official) →
Arden Forest Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Weston Lane, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9RT
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-7 years
- Free school meals
- 13.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130893
Other Primary Schools in Bedworth
If Arden Forest Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedworth are the next closest alternatives.
Race Leys Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CV12 8AD
The Canons C of E Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CV12 8RT
Newdigate Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · CV12 0HA
Goodyers End Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CV12 0HP
Race Leys Junior School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CV12 8HG
St James' CofE Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CV12 9PF
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Arden Forest Infant 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Arden Forest Infant School
What is the catchment area for Arden Forest Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Arden Forest Infant School is the geographic zone Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Arden Forest Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Arden Forest Infant School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 159 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Warwickshire.
What is the admissions policy for Arden Forest Infant School? ▾
Admission to Arden Forest Infant School is managed by Warwickshire. 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 Arden Forest Infant School cover? ▾
Arden Forest Infant School is a primary school in Bedworth, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Arden Forest Infant School? ▾
Arden Forest Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.