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Caddington Village School Catchment Area

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

Caddington Village School is a community primary school in Luton, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 292 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

292

Pupils

420

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Caddington Village School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Caddington Village School?

The catchment area for Caddington Village School is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire 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. Central Bedfordshire 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 Caddington Village School is set by Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →

Caddington Village School: 420 places, 70% filled: places available

Caddington Village School has a published admission number of 420 places. 292 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Luton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire school admissions →

Caddington Village School: School Information

Full address
Five Oaks, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4JD
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
17.6% of pupils
DfE URN
109664

Other Primary Schools in Luton

If Caddington Village School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Luton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Caddington Village 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: Caddington Village School

What is the catchment area for Caddington Village School?

The catchment area for Caddington Village School is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire 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. Central Bedfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Caddington Village School oversubscribed?

Caddington Village School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 292 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Caddington Village School?

Admission to Caddington Village School is managed by Central Bedfordshire. 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 Caddington Village School cover?

Caddington Village School is a primary school in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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