School admissions | Bedford Borough Council

School admissions explained

How to apply for a school place

Starting school

In-year admissions

Online admissions

Transfer to middle school

Transfer to secondary school

Transfer to upper school

Deferred admissions to lower and primary schools

Delayed entry for summer born children

Appeal against a school place decision for schools within Bedford Borough

Local authority report to the Schools Adjudicator

School catchment areas

Admission arrangements 2026

Admission arrangements 2025