Tithe Farm Primary School Catchment Area
Tithe Farm Primary School is a community primary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 446 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
446
Pupils
420
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Tithe Farm Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Tithe Farm Primary School?
The catchment area for Tithe Farm 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 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 Tithe Farm Primary 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.
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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 →Tithe Farm Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit
Tithe Farm Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 446 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Central Bedfordshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.4% of pupils at Tithe Farm Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Central Bedfordshire.
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 →
Tithe Farm Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JB
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 21.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109585
Other Primary Schools in Dunstable
If Tithe Farm Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dunstable are the next closest alternatives.
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Thornhill Primary School Catchment Area
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Lark Rise Academy Catchment Area
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Eaton Bray Academy Catchment Area
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Hadrian Academy Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Tithe Farm 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: Tithe Farm Primary School
What is the catchment area for Tithe Farm Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Tithe Farm 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 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 Tithe Farm Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Tithe Farm Primary School currently has 446 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Tithe Farm Primary School? ▾
Admission to Tithe Farm Primary 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 Tithe Farm Primary School cover? ▾
Tithe Farm Primary School 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.