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King's Oak Primary School Catchment Area

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

King's Oak Primary School is a community primary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 1–11, with 868 pupils, and a capacity of 936 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

1–11

Age range

868

Pupils

936

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

King's Oak Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for King's Oak 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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King's Oak Primary School — School Information

Full address
Oak Road, Bedford, MK42 0HH
Local authority
Bedford
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
1–11 years
Free school meals
40.4% of pupils
DfE URN
109502

Other Primary Schools in Bedford

If King's Oak Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — King's Oak Primary School

Is King's Oak Primary School oversubscribed?

King's Oak Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 936 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for King's Oak Primary School?

Admission to King's Oak 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 King's Oak Primary School cover?

King's Oak Primary School is a primary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 1–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for King's Oak Primary School?

King's Oak Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.