Goldington Academy Catchment Area
Goldington Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 942 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
942
Pupils
750
Capacity
126%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Goldington Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Goldington Academy 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.
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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 →Goldington Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Haylands Way, Bedford, MK41 9BX
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 22.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136552
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If Goldington Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Goldington Academy
Is Goldington Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Goldington Academy currently has 942 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Goldington Academy? ▾
Admission to Goldington Academy 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 Goldington Academy cover? ▾
Goldington Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Goldington Academy? ▾
Goldington Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.