The Vale Academy Catchment Area
The Vale Academy is a academy converter primary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 602 pupils, and a capacity of 563 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
602
Pupils
563
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
The Vale Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Vale 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 Vale Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QP
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138714
Other Primary Schools in Dunstable
If The Vale Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dunstable are the next closest alternatives.
Houghton Regis Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU5 5DH
Thornhill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU5 5PE
Tithe Farm Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LU5 5JB
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LU6 1EW
Lark Rise Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · LU6 3PT
Eaton Bray Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · LU6 2DT
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Vale Academy
Is The Vale Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Vale Academy currently has 602 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 563 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Vale Academy? ▾
Admission to The Vale 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 Vale Academy cover? ▾
The Vale Academy is a primary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Vale Academy? ▾
The Vale Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.