Houghton Regis Primary School Catchment Area
Houghton Regis Primary School is a community primary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 398 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
398
Pupils
315
Capacity
126%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Houghton Regis Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Houghton Regis Primary 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.
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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 Regis Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5DH
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109459
Other Primary Schools in Dunstable
If Houghton Regis Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dunstable are the next closest alternatives.
Thornhill Primary School Catchment Area
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Tithe Farm Primary School Catchment Area
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Voluntary aided school · LU6 1EW
Lark Rise Academy Catchment Area
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Eaton Bray Academy Catchment Area
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Hadrian Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · LU5 4SR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Houghton Regis Primary School
Is Houghton Regis Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Houghton Regis Primary School currently has 398 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Houghton Regis Primary School? ▾
Admission to Houghton Regis Primary 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 Regis Primary School cover? ▾
Houghton Regis Primary School is a primary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, 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 Houghton Regis Primary School? ▾
Houghton Regis Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.