Bedford Academy Catchment Area
Bedford Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1375 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,375
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Bedford Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bedford Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bedford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bedford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bedford catchment area documents →Bedford Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TR
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136085
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bedford Academy
Is Bedford Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Bedford Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bedford Academy? ▾
Admission to Bedford Academy is managed by Bedford. 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 Bedford Academy cover? ▾
Bedford Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bedford Academy? ▾
Bedford Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.