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Lakeview School Catchment Area

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

Lakeview School is an academy converter primary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 3-11, and a capacity of 428 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

428

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2022

Lakeview School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lakeview School?

The catchment area for Lakeview School is the geographic zone Bedford 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 siblings. Bedford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Lakeview School 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.

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Lakeview School: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Bedford, MK42 6BH
Local authority
Bedford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
DfE URN
151526

Other Primary Schools in Bedford

If Lakeview School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lakeview School 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Lakeview School

What is the catchment area for Lakeview School?

The catchment area for Lakeview School is the geographic zone Bedford 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 siblings. Bedford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lakeview School oversubscribed?

Lakeview School has a capacity of 428 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bedford.

What is the admissions policy for Lakeview School?

Admission to Lakeview 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 Lakeview School cover?

Lakeview School is a primary school in Bedford, 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 Lakeview School?

Lakeview School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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