Starting School

First Admission to Primary School September 2025

Information to parents September 2024

Return of Application Forms 15th January 2025

National Offer Day 16th April 2025

All of the information on the starting school process is online at www.bedford.gov.uk/startingschool

Parents/carers are recommended to apply online using the website for the council in whose area they live. For those who live within the area covered by Bedford Borough Council the web address is www.bedford.gov.uk/onlineadmissions

The online system for starting school 2025 goes live on 26th September 2024.

Starting School Booklet for Parents

If you would like to view our school before making an application, please ring the school office on 01234 708260 to arrange an appointment.

School Meals

We serve wonderful school meals daily in our hall. Children that eat school dinners eat alongside those that choose to have packed lunch.

Free School Dinners

Your child may be entitled to free school meals if you, or your partner receive income support or income based Job seekers Allowance. You may also be eligible if you receive;

• Employment and Support Allowance (income related)

• Pension Credit (guaranteed credit)

• Child Tax Credits and have an annual taxable income of less than £16,190

• Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

• Do not receive Working Tax Credit