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St Michael's Church of England Combined School Catchment Area

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

St Michael's Church of England Combined School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 202 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

202

Pupils

218

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Michael's Church of England Combined School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Combined School?

The catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Combined School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Michael's Church of England Combined School is managed by Buckinghamshire 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: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

St Michael's Church of England Combined School: 218 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

St Michael's Church of England Combined School has a published admission number of 218 places. 202 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 218, Buckinghamshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Leighton Buzzard.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

St Michael's Church of England Combined School: School Information

Full address
Chapel Square, Stewkley, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0HA
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
14.9% of pupils
DfE URN
110414

Other Primary Schools in Leighton Buzzard

If St Michael's Church of England Combined School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leighton Buzzard are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Buckinghamshire

St Michael's Church of England Combined School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Buckinghamshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Michael's Church of England Combined 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Michael's Church of England Combined School

What is the catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Combined School?

The catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Combined School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Michael's Church of England Combined School oversubscribed?

St Michael's Church of England Combined School is operating close to its capacity of 218 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's Church of England Combined School?

St Michael's Church of England Combined School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Michael's Church of England Combined School cover?

St Michael's Church of England Combined School is a primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, 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 St Michael's Church of England Combined School?

St Michael's Church of England Combined School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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