Grange Academy Catchment Area
Grange Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 5–16, with 152 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–16
Age range
152
Pupils
150
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Grange Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Grange 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 →Grange Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AU
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5–16 years
- Free school meals
- 42.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139374
Other Not applicable Schools in Bedford
If Grange Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK41 7QZ
Bedford Greenacre Independent School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK41 7FZ
Bedford School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK40 2TU
Polam School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK40 2BU
Bedford Girls' School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK42 0BX
Bedford Modern School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK41 7NT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Grange Academy
Is Grange Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Grange Academy currently has 152 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Grange Academy? ▾
Admission to Grange 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 Grange Academy cover? ▾
Grange Academy is a not applicable school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 5–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Grange Academy? ▾
Grange Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.