Directory of schools in Central Bedfordshire - Russell Lower School - Ampthill

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Oversubscription criteria:

• all 'looked after' children or children that 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
• children living in the catchment area with siblings at the school
• children living in the catchment area
• other children with siblings at the school
• any other children

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.

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

Admission number per year group: 90

Oversubscription criteria: As above

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• 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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