How to apply for a school place during the school year
Please send us one application per child
If you share parental responsibility, please make sure you're in agreement about the preferences and information submitted, before you apply. If you don't, this may delay your application.
For most schools/academies in Central Bedfordshire, you need to apply to the school admissions team who will process your application. We aim to notify parents within 10 school days but must be notified in writing within 15 school days.
Apply online for a school place
Alternatively, download a form and complete it offline.
We process in-year applications from the half term prior to when the place is required as follows:
| If a place is required | Your application will be processed |
|---|---|
| October | During September |
| November | During October |
| December | During November |
| January | During December |
| February | During January |
| March | During February |
| April | During March |
| May | During April |
| June | During May |
| July | During June |
| September for next academic year | From June of that year, onwards |
In year applications for a school place needed for September 2025 can be made from May 2025.