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Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 63 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

63

Pupils

84

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Milton Ernest CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Milton Ernest CofE Primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bedford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Milton Ernest CofE Primary School is managed by Bedford 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 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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Milton Ernest CofE Primary School: 84 places, 75% filled: places available

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 84 places. 63 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 84 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. 9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bedford.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bedford 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 Bedford school admissions →

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Thurleigh Road, Milton Ernest, Bedford, MK44 1RF
Local authority
Bedford
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
9.5% of pupils
DfE URN
109613

Other Primary Schools in Bedford

If Milton Ernest CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Bedford

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Bedford. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Milton Ernest CofE Primary 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: Milton Ernest CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Milton Ernest CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Milton Ernest CofE Primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bedford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Milton Ernest CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School has a capacity of 84 places and currently has 63 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bedford.

What is the admissions policy for Milton Ernest CofE Primary School?

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bedford before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Milton Ernest CofE Primary School cover?

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Milton Ernest CofE Primary School?

Milton Ernest CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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