Derwent Primary School Catchment Area
Derwent Primary School is a foundation primary school in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 371 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
371
Pupils
420
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Derwent Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Derwent Primary School?
The catchment area for Derwent Primary 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 Derwent Primary 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 →Derwent Primary School: 420 places, 88% filled: places available
Derwent Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 371 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% 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. 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Henlow.
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 →
Derwent Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hitchin Road, Henlow, SG16 6BA
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109457
Other Primary Schools in Henlow
If Derwent Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Henlow are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Derwent Primary 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: Derwent Primary School
What is the catchment area for Derwent Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Derwent Primary 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 Derwent Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Derwent Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 371 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Derwent Primary School? ▾
Admission to Derwent Primary 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 Derwent Primary School cover? ▾
Derwent Primary School is a primary school in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Derwent Primary School? ▾
Derwent Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.