Directory of schools in Central Bedfordshire - Houstone School – Houghton Regis

• 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)
• priority will next be given to the siblings of pupils attending the school at the time the application is received
• priority will next be given to the children of staff who have been recruited to fill a skill-shortage area
• feeder 1 (The Vale Academy)
• any other children

If in the last 3 categories above and a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission.

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.