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Glebe Farm School Catchment Area

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

Glebe Farm School is a free s special school in Milton Keynes , serving pupils aged 2-16, with 907 pupils, and a capacity of 1539 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.

2-16

Age range

907

Pupils

1,539

Capacity

59%

Fill rate

Glebe Farm School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Glebe Farm School?

Glebe Farm School is a special school in Milton Keynes, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Milton Keynes allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Admission to Glebe Farm School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Milton Keynes assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

For more information on how Milton Keynes assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

Find Milton Keynes catchment area documents →

Glebe Farm School: 1539 places, 59% filled: places available

Glebe Farm School has a published admission number of 1539 places. 907 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 59%. At 59% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1539 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. 22.3% of pupils at Glebe Farm School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Milton Keynes.

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

Glebe Farm School: School Information

Full address
Burney Drive, Milton Keynes, MK17 8XY
Local authority
Milton Keynes
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Special
Age range
2-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149106

Other Special Schools in Milton Keynes

If Glebe Farm School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Milton Keynes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest special schools by distance

These are the special schools closest to Glebe Farm 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: Glebe Farm School

What is the catchment area for Glebe Farm School?

Glebe Farm School is a special school in Milton Keynes, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Milton Keynes allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Is Glebe Farm School oversubscribed?

Glebe Farm School has a capacity of 1539 places and currently has 907 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Milton Keynes.

What is the admissions policy for Glebe Farm School?

Admission to Glebe Farm School is managed by Milton Keynes. 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 Glebe Farm School cover?

Glebe Farm School is a special school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 2-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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