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Wavendon Gate School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Wavendon Gate School is a community primary school in Milton Keynes , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 405 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

405

Pupils

420

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Wavendon Gate School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wavendon Gate School?

The catchment area for Wavendon Gate School is the geographic zone Milton Keynes 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. Milton Keynes 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 Wavendon Gate School is set by Milton Keynes and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Milton Keynes before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Milton Keynes catchment area documents →

Wavendon Gate School: 420 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Wavendon Gate School has a published admission number of 420 places. 405 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Milton Keynes's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.1% of pupils at Wavendon Gate School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Milton Keynes.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes school admissions →

Wavendon Gate School: School Information

Full address
Gregories Drive, Wavendon Gate, Milton Keynes, MK7 7HL
Local authority
Milton Keynes
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
28.1% of pupils
DfE URN
131397

Other Primary Schools in Milton Keynes

If Wavendon Gate School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Milton Keynes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wavendon Gate 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wavendon Gate School

What is the catchment area for Wavendon Gate School?

The catchment area for Wavendon Gate School is the geographic zone Milton Keynes 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. Milton Keynes publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wavendon Gate School oversubscribed?

Wavendon Gate School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wavendon Gate School?

Admission to Wavendon Gate School is managed by Milton Keynes. 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 Wavendon Gate School cover?

Wavendon Gate School is a primary school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wavendon Gate School?

Wavendon Gate School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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