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Putteridge High School Catchment Area

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

Putteridge High School is a academy converter secondary school in Luton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1192 pupils, and a capacity of 1215 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,192

Pupils

1,215

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Putteridge High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Putteridge High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Luton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Luton 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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Putteridge High School — School Information

Full address
Putteridge Road, Luton, LU2 8HJ
Local authority
Luton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20.4% of pupils
DfE URN
144311

Other Secondary Schools in Luton

If Putteridge High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Luton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Putteridge High School

Is Putteridge High School oversubscribed?

Putteridge High School is operating close to its capacity of 1215 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Putteridge High School?

Admission to Putteridge High School is managed by Luton. 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 Putteridge High School cover?

Putteridge High School is a secondary school in Luton, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Putteridge High School?

Putteridge High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.