The Rushmere Park Academy Catchment Area
The Rushmere Park Academy is a academy converter primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–9
Age range
204
Pupils
150
Capacity
136%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Rushmere Park Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Rushmere Park Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 Rushmere Park Academy — School Information
- Full address
- East Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EW
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–9 years
- Free school meals
- 27.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146685
Other Primary Schools in Leighton Buzzard
If The Rushmere Park Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leighton Buzzard are the next closest alternatives.
Beaudesert Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 3DX
Stanbridge Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 9HY
The Mary Bassett Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 1AR
Leedon Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 3LZ
Heathwood Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 3AU
Linslade Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 2QU
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Rushmere Park Academy
Is The Rushmere Park Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Rushmere Park Academy currently has 204 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Rushmere Park Academy? ▾
Admission to The Rushmere Park Academy 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 Rushmere Park Academy cover? ▾
The Rushmere Park Academy is a primary school in Leighton Buzzard, 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 The Rushmere Park Academy? ▾
The Rushmere Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.