Polam School Catchment Area
Polam School is an other independent not applicable school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 1-9, with 96 pupils, and a capacity of 207 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
1-9
Age range
96
Pupils
207
Capacity
46%
Fill rate
Polam School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Polam School?
The catchment area for Polam 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 Polam 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.
Find Bedford catchment area documents →Polam School: 207 places, 46% filled: places available
Polam School has a published admission number of 207 places. 96 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 46%. At 46% full, the school currently has headroom below its 207 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 →
Polam School: School Information
- Full address
- 45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 1-9 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- DfE URN
- 109720
Other Not applicable Schools in Bedford
If Polam School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK41 7QZ
Bedford Greenacre Independent School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK41 7FZ
Bedford School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK40 2TU
Bedford Girls' School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK42 0BX
Bedford Modern School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK41 7NT
Ridgeway School Catchment Area
Community special school · MK42 7EB
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Polam 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Polam School
What is the catchment area for Polam School? ▾
The catchment area for Polam 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 Polam School oversubscribed? ▾
Polam School has a capacity of 207 places and currently has 96 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bedford.
What is the admissions policy for Polam School? ▾
Admission to Polam 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 Polam School cover? ▾
Polam School is a not applicable school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 1-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.