John Donne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
John Donne Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 121 pupils, and a capacity of 208 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
121
Pupils
208
Capacity
58%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
John Donne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to John Donne Church of England Primary 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.
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 →John Donne Church of England Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NL
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 17% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109615
Other Primary Schools in Bedford
If John Donne Church of England Primary 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 — John Donne Church of England Primary School
Is John Donne Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
John Donne Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 208 places and currently has 121 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for John Donne Church of England Primary School? ▾
John Donne Church of England Primary 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 John Donne Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
John Donne Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bedford, 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 John Donne Church of England Primary School? ▾
John Donne Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.