Gravenhurst Academy Catchment Area
Gravenhurst Academy is a academy converter primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 5–9, with 72 pupils, and a capacity of 75 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–9
Age range
72
Pupils
75
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Gravenhurst Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Gravenhurst Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Gravenhurst Academy — School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–9 years
- Free school meals
- 12.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140075
Other Primary Schools in Bedford
If Gravenhurst Academy 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
Cotton End Forest School Catchment Area
Community school · MK45 3AG
Pinchmill Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK43 7JD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gravenhurst Academy
Is Gravenhurst Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Gravenhurst Academy is operating close to its capacity of 75 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Gravenhurst Academy? ▾
Admission to Gravenhurst Academy 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 Gravenhurst Academy cover? ▾
Gravenhurst Academy is a primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 5–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gravenhurst Academy? ▾
Gravenhurst Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.