Directory of schools in Central Bedfordshire - St. Augustine's Academy (formerly Downside Lower Academy) - Dunstable

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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 living in the catchment area who have siblings at the school at the time of admission (for the purpose of this policy, siblings are children permanently residing at the same address and we consider our catchment area to be the Downside Estate to the south of the school and Half Moon Lane to the north-west of the school)
• other children with siblings at the school
• children living in the catchment area
• children with known special medical or social needs which only St. Augustine's Academy can meet (written supporting evidence should be supplied, at the time of application, from a relevant professional such as a doctor, social worker or educational psychologist)
• children who are eligible for Pupil Premium funding
• 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: 27

Oversubscription criteria: As above

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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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