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St Mary's VA CofE Lower School Catchment Area

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

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School is a voluntary aided primary school in Clophill, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 143 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–9

Age range

143

Pupils

150

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's VA CofE Lower School is managed by Central Bedfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 Central Bedfordshire 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 Mary's VA CofE Lower School — School Information

Full address
High Street, Clophill, MK45 4BE
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–9 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
10.6% of pupils
DfE URN
109617

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's VA CofE Lower School

Is St Mary's VA CofE Lower School oversubscribed?

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's VA CofE Lower School?

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Mary's VA CofE Lower School cover?

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School is a primary school in Clophill, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary's VA CofE Lower School?

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.