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Meppershall Church of England Academy Catchment Area

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

Meppershall Church of England Academy is a academy converter primary school in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 222 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

222

Pupils

210

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Meppershall Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Meppershall 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 222 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Meppershall Church of England Academy — School Information

Full address
107 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LZ
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
17.6% of pupils
DfE URN
148640

Other Primary Schools in Shefford

If Meppershall Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shefford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Meppershall Church of England Academy

Is Meppershall Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Meppershall Church of England Academy currently has 222 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Meppershall Church of England Academy?

Meppershall 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 Meppershall Church of England Academy cover?

Meppershall Church of England Academy is a primary school in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Meppershall Church of England Academy?

Meppershall Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.