Kempston Rural Primary School Catchment Area
Kempston Rural Primary School is a community primary school in Kempston, Bedford , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 440 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–11
Age range
440
Pupils
420
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Kempston Rural Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Kempston Rural Primary School is set by Bedford 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 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 Rural Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Martell Drive, Kempston, MK42 7FJ
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 12% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109463
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kempston Rural Primary School
Is Kempston Rural Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Kempston Rural Primary School currently has 440 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Kempston Rural Primary School? ▾
Admission to Kempston Rural Primary School 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 Rural Primary School cover? ▾
Kempston Rural Primary School is a primary school in Kempston, Bedford, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kempston Rural Primary School? ▾
Kempston Rural Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.