Great Ouse Primary Academy Catchment Area
Great Ouse Primary Academy is a free s primary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 444 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
444
Pupils
420
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Great Ouse Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Great Ouse Primary Academy is set by Bedford and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Great Ouse Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, MK40 4TJ
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144746
Other Primary Schools in Bedford
If Great Ouse Primary 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 — Great Ouse Primary Academy
Is Great Ouse Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Great Ouse Primary Academy currently has 444 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Great Ouse Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Great Ouse Primary 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 Great Ouse Primary Academy cover? ▾
Great Ouse Primary Academy is a primary school in Bedford, 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 Great Ouse Primary Academy? ▾
Great Ouse Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.