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Icknield Primary School Catchment Area

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

Icknield Primary School is a community primary school in Luton , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 599 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

599

Pupils

630

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Icknield Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Icknield Primary School?

The catchment area for Icknield Primary School is the geographic zone Luton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Luton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Icknield Primary School is set by Luton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Luton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Luton catchment area documents →

Icknield Primary School: 630 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Icknield Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 599 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, Luton's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Luton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Luton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Luton school admissions →

Icknield Primary School: School Information

Full address
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2JB
Local authority
Luton
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
18.1% of pupils
DfE URN
109579

Other Primary Schools in Luton

If Icknield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Luton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Icknield Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Icknield Primary School

What is the catchment area for Icknield Primary School?

The catchment area for Icknield Primary School is the geographic zone Luton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Luton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Icknield Primary School oversubscribed?

Icknield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Icknield Primary School?

Admission to Icknield Primary School is managed by Luton. 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 Icknield Primary School cover?

Icknield Primary School is a primary school in Luton, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Icknield Primary School?

Icknield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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