The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Catchment Area
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 50 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
11-16
Age range
50
Pupils
140
Capacity
36%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Academy of Central Bedfordshire?
The catchment area for The Academy of Central Bedfordshire 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 The Academy of Central Bedfordshire 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 →The Academy of Central Bedfordshire: 140 places, 36% filled: places available
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire has a published admission number of 140 places. 50 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 36%. At 36% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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. 70% of pupils at The Academy of Central Bedfordshire are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Houghton Regis.
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 →
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire: School Information
- Full address
- Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 5PX
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Free school meals
- 70% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139411
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Academy of Central Bedfordshire 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: The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
What is the catchment area for The Academy of Central Bedfordshire? ▾
The catchment area for The Academy of Central Bedfordshire 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 The Academy of Central Bedfordshire oversubscribed? ▾
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 50 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for The Academy of Central Bedfordshire? ▾
Admission to The Academy of Central Bedfordshire 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 The Academy of Central Bedfordshire cover? ▾
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire is a not applicable school in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Academy of Central Bedfordshire? ▾
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.