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St John's School Catchment Area

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

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.

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 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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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.

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.