Shackleton Primary School Catchment Area
Shackleton Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 465 pupils, and a capacity of 540 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4–11
Age range
465
Pupils
540
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Shackleton Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Shackleton Primary School 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.
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 →Shackleton Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Pearcey Road, Bedford, MK42 9LZ
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144545
Other Primary Schools in Bedford
If Shackleton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Livingstone Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK41 7LG
Edith Cavell Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK41 7NH
Priory Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK40 1JD
Sheerhatch Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · MK44 3TH
Cotton End Forest School Catchment Area
Community school · MK45 3AG
Pinchmill Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK43 7JD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Shackleton Primary School
Is Shackleton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Shackleton Primary School has a capacity of 540 places and currently has 465 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bedford.
What is the admissions policy for Shackleton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Shackleton 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 Shackleton Primary School cover? ▾
Shackleton Primary School is a primary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shackleton Primary School? ▾
Shackleton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.