Kensworth Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Kensworth Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 83 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
83
Pupils
105
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Kensworth Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Kensworth Church of England Academy?
The catchment area for Kensworth Church of England Academy is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Central Bedfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Kensworth Church of England Academy 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 →Kensworth Church of England Academy: 105 places, 79% filled: places available
Kensworth Church of England Academy has a published admission number of 105 places. 83 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Dunstable.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire school admissions →
Kensworth Church of England Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RH
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 13.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144458
Other Primary Schools in Dunstable
If Kensworth Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dunstable are the next closest alternatives.
Houghton Regis Primary School Catchment Area
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Thornhill Primary School Catchment Area
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Tithe Farm Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU5 5JB
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LU6 1EW
Lark Rise Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · LU6 3PT
Eaton Bray Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · LU6 2DT
Other Church of England Schools in Central Bedfordshire
Kensworth Church of England Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Central Bedfordshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Biggleswade
Dunton CofE Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Biggleswade
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Sandy
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bedford
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Kensworth Church of England Academy 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kensworth Church of England Academy
What is the catchment area for Kensworth Church of England Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Kensworth Church of England Academy is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Central Bedfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Kensworth Church of England Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Kensworth Church of England Academy has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 83 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Kensworth Church of England Academy? ▾
Kensworth Church of England Academy 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 Kensworth Church of England Academy cover? ▾
Kensworth Church of England Academy 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 Kensworth Church of England Academy? ▾
Kensworth Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.