Apply for a new lower or primary school place

15 January 2024 is the deadline for on-time applications.

Any applications received between 16 January and 1 May 2024 will be processed in the late allocation round. The offer date for late applications is 1 June 2024.

How to apply

• if we're your council, you need to apply through us
• if we're not your council, you'll need to apply through them (find out who your council is on GOV.UK)

Apply online for your school place

Applying online is quick, simple and safe. In fact, nearly 95% of parents and carers apply online for a lower/primary school place.

What you'll need to apply

Proof of your child's date of birth, such as a passport or short birth certificate. You'll be prompted to upload a copy of this during your application.

Apply by post

If you can't apply online, don't worry; you can also apply by post. Here's how:

1. get an application form
   You can download an application form, pick one up from any of our schools or we can post one to you (just call us on 0300 300 8037 and ask)
2. complete the form and ensure you have proof of your child's date of birth, like a passport or short birth certificate (please don't send us original documents; copies are fine)
3. send the completed form and copies of documents to:
   School Admissions
   Central Bedfordshire Council
   Priory House
   Monks Walk
   Chicksands
   Shefford
   Bedfordshire
   SG17 5TQ

We need to receive your application by the 15 January 2024 deadline.

Please don't make both an online and postal application. We'll only process the latest one (if it's sent before the deadline).

Apply for a school place during the academic year

Find out how to apply for a school during the academic year.