Priory Primary School Catchment Area
Priory Primary School is a foundation primary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 202 pupils, and a capacity of 206 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
202
Pupils
206
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Priory Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Priory Primary School?
The catchment area for Priory 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 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 Priory Primary 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.
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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 →Priory Primary School: 206 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Priory Primary School has a published admission number of 206 places. 202 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 206, Bedford's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 23.3% of pupils at Priory Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 →
Priory Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1JD
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 23.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109436
Other Primary Schools in Bedford
If Priory Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Livingstone Primary School Catchment Area
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Edith Cavell Primary School Catchment Area
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Sheerhatch Primary School Catchment Area
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Cotton End Forest School Catchment Area
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Pinchmill Primary School Catchment Area
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Flitwick Lower School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Priory 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Priory Primary School
What is the catchment area for Priory Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Priory 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 siblings. Bedford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Priory Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Priory Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 206 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Priory Primary School? ▾
Admission to Priory Primary 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 Priory Primary School cover? ▾
Priory Primary 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.