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Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 0-7, with 309 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

0-7

Age range

309

Pupils

350

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is the geographic zone Bedford uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory 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.

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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Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School: 350 places, 88% filled: places available

Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School has a published admission number of 350 places. 309 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 350 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.

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 →

Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QZ
Local authority
Bedford
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
0-7 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
109715

Other Not applicable Schools in Bedford

If Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory 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: Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is the geographic zone Bedford uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School has a capacity of 350 places and currently has 309 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bedford.

What is the admissions policy for Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School?

Admission to Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory 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 Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School cover?

Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 0-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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