Chalton Lower School Catchment Area
Chalton Lower School is a community primary school in Luton, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 4-9, with 65 pupils, and a capacity of 75 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-9
Age range
65
Pupils
75
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Chalton Lower School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chalton Lower School?
The catchment area for Chalton Lower 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 Chalton Lower 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 →Chalton Lower School: 75 places, 87% filled: places available
Chalton Lower School has a published admission number of 75 places. 65 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 75 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. 10.9% 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 →
Chalton Lower School: School Information
- Full address
- Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UJ
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-9 years
- Free school meals
- 10.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109487
Other Primary Schools in Luton
If Chalton Lower School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Luton are the next closest alternatives.
Slip End Village School Catchment Area
Community school · LU1 4DD
Denbigh Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU3 1NS
Maidenhall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU4 8LD
Norton Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU3 2NX
St Matthew's Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU2 0NJ
Stopsley Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU2 7UG
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Chalton Lower 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: Chalton Lower School
What is the catchment area for Chalton Lower School? ▾
The catchment area for Chalton Lower 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 Chalton Lower School oversubscribed? ▾
Chalton Lower School has a capacity of 75 places and currently has 65 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Chalton Lower School? ▾
Admission to Chalton Lower 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 Chalton Lower School cover? ▾
Chalton Lower School is a primary school in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 4-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chalton Lower School? ▾
Chalton Lower School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.