Cotton End Forest School Catchment Area
Cotton End Forest School is a community primary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 418 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2–11
Age range
418
Pupils
630
Capacity
66%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Cotton End Forest School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Cotton End Forest School is set by Bedford 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 Bedford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bedford catchment area documents →Cotton End Forest School — School Information
- Full address
- High Road, Bedford, MK45 3AG
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 17% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109446
Other Primary Schools in Bedford
If Cotton End Forest School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Livingstone Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK41 7LG
Edith Cavell Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK41 7NH
Priory Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK40 1JD
Sheerhatch Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · MK44 3TH
Pinchmill Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK43 7JD
Flitwick Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · MK45 1LU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cotton End Forest School
Is Cotton End Forest School oversubscribed? ▾
Cotton End Forest School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 418 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bedford.
What is the admissions policy for Cotton End Forest School? ▾
Admission to Cotton End Forest 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 Cotton End Forest School cover? ▾
Cotton End Forest School is a primary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cotton End Forest School? ▾
Cotton End Forest School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.