Thomas Johnson Lower School Catchment Area
Thomas Johnson Lower School is a community primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 91 pupils, and a capacity of 110 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-9
Age range
91
Pupils
110
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Thomas Johnson Lower School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thomas Johnson Lower School?
The catchment area for Thomas Johnson Lower 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 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 Thomas Johnson Lower 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 →Thomas Johnson Lower School: 110 places, 83% filled: places available
Thomas Johnson Lower School has a published admission number of 110 places. 91 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 110 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. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bedford.
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 →
Thomas Johnson Lower School: School Information
- Full address
- Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SB
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-9 years
- Free school meals
- 8.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109468
Other Primary Schools in Bedford
If Thomas Johnson Lower School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Livingstone Primary School Catchment Area
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Edith Cavell Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK41 7NH
Priory Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK40 1JD
Sheerhatch Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · MK44 3TH
Cotton End Forest School Catchment Area
Community school · MK45 3AG
Pinchmill Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK43 7JD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Thomas Johnson Lower 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: Thomas Johnson Lower School
What is the catchment area for Thomas Johnson Lower School? ▾
The catchment area for Thomas Johnson Lower 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 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 Thomas Johnson Lower School oversubscribed? ▾
Thomas Johnson Lower School has a capacity of 110 places and currently has 91 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Central Bedfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Thomas Johnson Lower School? ▾
Admission to Thomas Johnson Lower 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 Thomas Johnson Lower School cover? ▾
Thomas Johnson Lower School is a primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thomas Johnson Lower School? ▾
Thomas Johnson Lower School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.