Apply for a school place electronically 

Click here to apply

You can not use this form if your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Please contact the EHC Team.

Apply by email

1. Get an application form
   You can download an application form (Word) here
2. Complete the form and ensure you have proof of your child's date of birth, like a passport or short birth certificate
3. Ensure you've protected all documents containing personal information
4. Send the completed form and copies of documents to admissions@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

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Apply by post

If you can't apply online, don't worry; you can also apply by post. Here's how:

1. Get an application form
   You can download an application form (Word)
2. Complete the form and ensure you have proof of your child's date of birth, like a passport or short birth certificate (please don't send us original documents; copies are fine)
3. Send the completed form and copies of documents to:
   School Admissions
   Central Bedfordshire Council
   Priory House
   Monks Walk
   Chicksands
   Shefford
   Bedfordshire
   SG17 5TQ

Apply for a school place during the academic year

In-year applications are for admissions during the academic school year, other than the normal year of entry (starting school, transfer to middle school, transfer to upper school).

Any place offered needs to be taken up within 4 to 6 weeks or by the start of the next school term.

What you'll need to apply

It is important that you provide any relevant documentation to support your application this could include:

• proof of your child's date of birth
• proof of address (for military families you must provide proof of billeting address)
• any relevant court orders with your application

The processing of your application will be delayed if you fail to submit the relevant evidence. 

Getting to school

It is important to consider how your child will travel to school before submitting your application, and only include preferences that you can transport your child to.

Applying for more than one child

If you are applying for more than one child, you need to complete an application form for each child.

Click here to apply 

What will happen next? 

The school/academy will process your application and write to you to inform you of the result. If they cannot offer you a place, they will advise you of their waiting list arrangements and how to make an appeal.

If your application is unsuccessful

Your child will be added to the waiting list: for community and VC schools this will be until the end of the academic year for the Year group you have applied for. For academies, foundation and voluntary-aided schools, please check the school's admission arrangements or contact the school/academy. You will need to re-apply from May to be placed on the school's waiting list for the new academic year (if applicable) if you have not already applied for the new Year group.

Waiting lists are prioritised according to the oversubscription criteria for the school, not in the date order of when the application was received.

You will have the right to appeal

If you live in Central Bedfordshire and do not currently have a school place in the local area, we will offer a place at the next nearest school with places available.

For any in-year applications made to us, you will have 25 school days to appeal an unsuccessful decision from the date on your outcome letter.

In year co-ordination scheme

Guidance for Parents

Applying for a school place outside of Central Beds

 If you are applying for a school/academy outside of Central Bedfordshire, you should contact the local authority where the school or academy is in. They will be able to advise whether you need to apply to its school admissions team or directly to the school/academy.

Changing your mind 

If you would like to change the school preferences on your application, or the order you have listed them, you need to complete a change of preference form.