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Holywell School Catchment Area

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

Holywell School is a academy converter middle deemed secondary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 9–13, with 711 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

9–13

Age range

711

Pupils

720

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Holywell School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Holywell School is managed by Central Bedfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Holywell School — School Information

Full address
Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0JA
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Middle deemed secondary
Age range
9–13 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
17.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138844

Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Bedford

If Holywell School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Holywell School

Is Holywell School oversubscribed?

Holywell School is operating close to its capacity of 720 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Holywell School?

Holywell School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Holywell School cover?

Holywell School is a middle deemed secondary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 9–13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Holywell School?

Holywell School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.