Find out how to apply for a school place in Bedford Borough. This is for:
- in year admissions
- upper school
- secondary school
- middle school
- lower/primary schools (starting school)
In-year admissions
You will need to complete an in-year application:
- if you move into the area during the school year
- you wish to change your child's school
- if you wish to apply for a place at Willow Grove Primary School please go to our in in-year admissions page
2025 admission rounds timetable
Transfer to upper school
(Date of birth range 01/09/11 - 31/08/12)
- Round: open from 12 September 2024
- Closing date: 31 October 2024
- Decisions published: 3 March 2025
Go to our Transfer to upper school page for more information and to apply online.
Transfer to secondary school
(Date of birth range 01/09/13 - 31/08/14)
- Round: open from 12 September 2024
- Closing date: 31 October 2024
- Decisions published: 3 March 2025
Go to our Transfer to secondary school page for more information and to apply online.
Transfer to middle school
(Date of birth range 01/09/15 - 31/08/16)
- Round: open from 26 September 2024
- Closing date: 15 January 2025
- Decisions published: 16 April 2025
Go to our Transfer to middle school page for more information and to apply online.
Starting school (lower/primary)
(Date of birth range 01/09/20 - 31/08/21)
- Round: open from 26 September 2024
- Closing date: 15 January 2025
- Decisions published: 16 April 2025
Go to our Starting school (lower/primary school) page for more information and to apply online.
Ofsted
Find an Ofsted inspection report on the school you want to apply for. You can read how Ofsted has changed the way it inspects and reports on schools.
Email: admissions@bedford.gov.uk
Tel: 01234 718120