Kempston Academy Catchment Area
Kempston Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 824 pupils, and a capacity of 982 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
824
Pupils
982
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Kempston Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Kempston Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bedford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bedford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bedford catchment area documents →Kempston Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EB
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142387
Other Secondary Schools in Bedford
If Kempston Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Biddenham International School and Sports College Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK40 4AZ
Bedford Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · MK42 9TR
Sharnbrook Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK44 1JL
Lincroft Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK43 7RE
Goldington Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK41 9BX
Redborne Upper School and Community College Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK45 2NU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kempston Academy
Is Kempston Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Kempston Academy has a capacity of 982 places and currently has 824 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bedford.
What is the admissions policy for Kempston Academy? ▾
Admission to Kempston Academy is managed by Bedford. 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 Kempston Academy cover? ▾
Kempston Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kempston Academy? ▾
Kempston Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.