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Houghton Conquest Lower School Catchment Area

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

Houghton Conquest Lower School is a community primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 142 pupils, and a capacity of 144 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–9

Age range

142

Pupils

144

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Houghton Conquest Lower School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Houghton Conquest Lower School is set by Central Bedfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Houghton Conquest Lower School — School Information

Full address
High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LL
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–9 years
Free school meals
22.3% of pupils
DfE URN
109458

Other Primary Schools in Bedford

If Houghton Conquest Lower School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Houghton Conquest Lower School

Is Houghton Conquest Lower School oversubscribed?

Houghton Conquest Lower School is operating close to its capacity of 144 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Houghton Conquest Lower School?

Admission to Houghton Conquest Lower School 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 Houghton Conquest Lower School cover?

Houghton Conquest Lower School is a primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Houghton Conquest Lower School?

Houghton Conquest Lower School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.