Bedford Modern School Catchment Area
Bedford Modern School is an other independent not applicable school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 7-18, with 1252 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7-18
Age range
1,252
Pupils
1,300
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Bedford Modern School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bedford Modern School?
The catchment area for Bedford Modern 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Bedford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to Bedford Modern School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Bedford may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Bedford before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Bedford catchment area documents →Bedford Modern School: 1300 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Bedford Modern School has a published admission number of 1300 places. 1252 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1300, Bedford'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.
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 Modern School: School Information
- Full address
- Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 7-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 109728
Other Not applicable Schools in Bedford
If Bedford Modern School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
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Polam School Catchment Area
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Bedford Girls' School Catchment Area
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Ridgeway School Catchment Area
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Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Bedford Modern 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: Bedford Modern School
What is the catchment area for Bedford Modern School? ▾
The catchment area for Bedford Modern 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Bedford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Bedford Modern School oversubscribed? ▾
Bedford Modern School is operating close to its capacity of 1300 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bedford Modern School? ▾
Bedford Modern School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Bedford publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Bedford Modern School cover? ▾
Bedford Modern 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.