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Bedford Girls' School Catchment Area

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

Bedford Girls' School is an other independent not applicable school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 7-18, with 906 pupils, and a capacity of 1202 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-18

Age range

906

Pupils

1,202

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Bedford Girls' School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bedford Girls' School?

The catchment area for Bedford Girls' School is the geographic zone Bedford 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Bedford 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 Bedford Girls' School is set by Bedford 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 Bedford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bedford Girls' School: 1202 places, 75% filled: places available

Bedford Girls' School has a published admission number of 1202 places. 906 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1202 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.

Bedford 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 Bedford school admissions →

Bedford Girls' School: School Information

Full address
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX
Local authority
Bedford
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-18 years
Gender
Girls
DfE URN
109727

Other Not applicable Schools in Bedford

If Bedford Girls' School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Bedford Girls' 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: Bedford Girls' School

What is the catchment area for Bedford Girls' School?

The catchment area for Bedford Girls' School is the geographic zone Bedford 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Bedford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bedford Girls' School oversubscribed?

Bedford Girls' School has a capacity of 1202 places and currently has 906 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bedford.

What is the admissions policy for Bedford Girls' School?

Admission to Bedford Girls' School 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 Girls' School cover?

Bedford Girls' School is a not applicable school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 7-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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