Houghton Conquest Lower School Catchment Area
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.
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.
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 — 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.