St John's School Catchment Area
St John's School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 178 pupils, and a capacity of 181 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–19
Age range
178
Pupils
181
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
St John's School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, St John's 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 →St John's School — School Information
- Full address
- Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AA
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2–19 years
- Free school meals
- 48.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137469
Other Not applicable Schools in Bedford
If St John's School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK41 7QZ
Bedford Greenacre Independent School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK41 7FZ
Bedford School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK40 2TU
Polam School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK40 2BU
Bedford Girls' School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK42 0BX
Bedford Modern School Catchment Area
Other independent school · MK41 7NT
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Frequently Asked Questions — St John's School
Is St John's School oversubscribed? ▾
St John's School is operating close to its capacity of 181 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for St John's School? ▾
Admission to St John's 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 St John's School cover? ▾
St John's School is a not applicable school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St John's School? ▾
St John's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.