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Stannard School Catchment Area

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

Stannard School is an other independent special not applicable school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 5-18, with 21 pupils, and a capacity of 36 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-18

Age range

21

Pupils

36

Capacity

58%

Fill rate

Stannard School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stannard School?

The catchment area for Stannard School is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Stannard 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 →

Stannard School: 36 places, 58% filled: places available

Stannard School has a published admission number of 36 places. 21 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 36 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.

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 →

Stannard School: School Information

Full address
Ridgeway Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4QL
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-18 years
DfE URN
150413

Other Not applicable Schools in Dunstable

If Stannard School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Dunstable are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Stannard 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: Stannard School

What is the catchment area for Stannard School?

The catchment area for Stannard School is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Stannard School oversubscribed?

Stannard School has a capacity of 36 places and currently has 21 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Stannard School?

Admission to Stannard 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 Stannard School cover?

Stannard School is a not applicable school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 5-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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