Sutton CofE VA Primary School Catchment Area
Sutton CofE VA Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Sutton, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 87 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
87
Pupils
105
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Sutton CofE VA Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sutton CofE VA Primary School?
The catchment area for Sutton CofE VA Primary School is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire 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. Central Bedfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Sutton CofE VA Primary 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.
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 →Sutton CofE VA Primary School: 105 places, 83% filled: places available
Sutton CofE VA Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 87 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 2.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sutton.
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 →
Sutton CofE VA Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Sutton, SG19 2NE
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 2.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109626
Other Primary Schools in Sutton
If Sutton CofE VA Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sutton are the next closest alternatives.
Devonshire Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SM2 5JL
Robin Hood Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · SM1 2SF
Robin Hood Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SM1 1RL
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SM1 3DA
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SM3 8DF
Westbourne Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SM1 2NT
Other Church of England Schools in Central Bedfordshire
Sutton CofE VA Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Central Bedfordshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Biggleswade
Dunton CofE Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Biggleswade
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Sandy
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bedford
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sutton CofE VA Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sutton CofE VA Primary School
What is the catchment area for Sutton CofE VA Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Sutton CofE VA Primary School is the geographic zone Central Bedfordshire 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. Central Bedfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Sutton CofE VA Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Sutton CofE VA Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 87 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Sutton CofE VA Primary School? ▾
Sutton CofE VA Primary 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 Sutton CofE VA Primary School cover? ▾
Sutton CofE VA Primary School is a primary school in Sutton, Central Bedfordshire, 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 Sutton CofE VA Primary School? ▾
Sutton CofE VA Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.