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Bushmead Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bushmead Primary School is a community primary school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 380 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

380

Pupils

420

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Bushmead Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Bushmead Primary School is set by Cambridgeshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →

Bushmead Primary School — School Information

Full address
Bushmead Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, PE19 8BT
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
25.8% of pupils
DfE URN
132031

Other Primary Schools in St Neots

If Bushmead Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Neots are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bushmead Primary School

Is Bushmead Primary School oversubscribed?

Bushmead Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bushmead Primary School?

Admission to Bushmead Primary School is managed by Cambridgeshire. 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 Bushmead Primary School cover?

Bushmead Primary School is a primary school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.