Slip End Village School Catchment Area
Slip End Village School is a community primary school in Luton, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 124 pupils, and a capacity of 184 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
124
Pupils
184
Capacity
67%
Fill rate
Slip End Village School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Slip End Village School?
The catchment area for Slip End Village School is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire 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. Central Bedfordshire 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 Slip End Village School is set by Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Slip End Village School: 184 places, 67% filled: places available
Slip End Village School has a published admission number of 184 places. 124 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 184 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Luton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire school admissions →
Slip End Village School: School Information
- Full address
- Ross Way, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4DD
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109440
Other Primary Schools in Luton
If Slip End Village School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Luton are the next closest alternatives.
Chalton Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU4 9UJ
Denbigh Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU3 1NS
Maidenhall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU4 8LD
Norton Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU3 2NX
St Matthew's Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU2 0NJ
Stopsley Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU2 7UG
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Slip End Village 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: Slip End Village School
What is the catchment area for Slip End Village School? ▾
The catchment area for Slip End Village School is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire 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. Central Bedfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Slip End Village School oversubscribed? ▾
Slip End Village School has a capacity of 184 places and currently has 124 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Slip End Village School? ▾
Admission to Slip End Village School is managed by Central Bedfordshire. 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 Slip End Village School cover? ▾
Slip End Village School is a primary school in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.