DO YOU LIVE IN BEDFORD BOROUGH?IF NOT, DO NOT USE THIS SYSTEM TO APPLY FOR A SCHOOL PLACE
(To apply for a school place you must use the system for the Local Authority in which you live. This system is for Bedford Borough residents only i.e. you pay your Council Tax to Bedford Borough Council)
To create a new account, use the “Create Account” link above. If you already have an account use the “Sign in” link above, please check your address on your account. If you have moved within Bedford Borough, update your address before submitting your application. Please do not update your address if your application status shows 'LA has received application', you MUST email us.
If you have moved out of Bedford Borough, DO NOT continue.
If you need help in understanding the transfer process or you need an application form please contact School Admissions General Enquiries on 01234 718120.
Please do not use this system to apply for a school place if you do not live within the area covered by Bedford Borough Council or if your child's date of birth is not within the date of birth range specified for each round or if the round is closed.
IMPORTANT MESSAGES:
The online system will not let you make an application before the round opening dates or after the closing dates (see timetable below).
Timetable for the 2025 Admission Rounds
Transfer to Secondary/Upper School (Date of birth range Secondary: 1/9/13 - 31/8/14 and Upper: 1/9/11 - 31/8/12)
Round: Open from 12 September 2024
Closing Date: 31 October 2024
Decisions Posted: 3 March 2025
Late applications, which are late for good reason, can only be accepted via a paper application form. Please include reasons why the application is late.
Transfer to Middle School(Date of birth range 1/9/15 - 31/8/16)
Round: Open from 26 September 2024
Closing Date: 15 January 2025
Decisions Posted: 16 April 2025
Starting School(Date of birth range 1/9/20 - 31/8/21)
You must only use one method to apply for a place. If you have already made a paper application you must not apply online, similarly if you apply online you must not make a paper application.
Using a tablet/smartphone? Access the menu items including the 'Create Account' and 'Login' links using the menu in the top right hand corner.