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Queen's Park Academy Catchment Area

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

Queen's Park Academy is a academy converter primary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 375 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

449

Pupils

375

Capacity

120%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Queen's Park Academy Catchment Area Information

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

Currently oversubscribed: 449 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 375 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Queen's Park Academy — School Information

Full address
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4HA
Local authority
Bedford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
32.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136660

Other Primary Schools in Bedford

If Queen's Park Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Queen's Park Academy

Is Queen's Park Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Queen's Park Academy currently has 449 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 375 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Queen's Park Academy?

Admission to Queen's Park Academy 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 Queen's Park Academy cover?

Queen's Park Academy 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Queen's Park Academy?

Queen's Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.