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Cauldwell School Catchment Area

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

Cauldwell School is a academy converter primary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 419 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

419

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Cauldwell School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Cauldwell School 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.

Operating near capacity: 100% 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 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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Cauldwell School — School Information

Full address
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR
Local authority
Bedford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
24.8% of pupils
DfE URN
144528

Other Primary Schools in Bedford

If Cauldwell School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cauldwell School

Is Cauldwell School oversubscribed?

Cauldwell School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cauldwell School?

Admission to Cauldwell 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 Cauldwell School cover?

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

What is the Ofsted rating for Cauldwell School?

Cauldwell School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.