Directory of schools in Central Bedfordshire - Ardley Hill Academy

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Oversubscription criteria:

• all 'looked after' children or children who were previously 'looked after', including children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see definition below)
• children of staff currently employed by the school (see definition below)
• children with siblings at the school who will still be attending the school at the proposed date of admissions
• children living closest to the school, measured on straight line distance

Definition of 'children who appear to have been in state care outside of England'

Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.

A child is regarded as having been in state care in a place outside of England if they were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole purpose if to benefit society.

Definition of teaching staff

Applies to teaching staff who have been employed for at least 2 years at the time of application, or who have been recruited to fill a vacant post where there has been a demonstrable skill shortage.

Information for in-year admission during academic year September 2024 to July 2025

Admission number per year group: 60

Oversubscription criteria: As above

Find out how to apply for in-year school admission

You can either check our website for school closures or register to get email alerts if a school closes:

• check for school closures
• register for school closures

If you believe any of the information on this page is incorrect, please email admissions@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk to let us know.

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