Find out how to apply for a school place in Bedford Borough. This is for:
- in year admissions
- upper school
- secondary school
- middle school
- lower/primary schools (starting school)
In-year admissions
You will need to complete an in-year application:
- if you move into the area during the school year
- you wish to change your child's school
- if you wish to apply for a place at Willow Grove Primary School please go to our in in-year admissions page
2026 admission rounds timetable
Transfer to upper school
(Date of birth range 01/09/12 - 31/08/13)
- Round: open from 12 September 2025
- Closing date: 31 October 2025
- Decisions published: 2 March 2026
Go to our Transfer to upper school page for more information and to apply online.
Transfer to secondary school
(Date of birth range 01/09/14 - 31/08/15)
- Round: open from 12 September 2025
- Closing date: 31 October 2025
- Decisions published: 2 March 2026
Go to our Transfer to secondary school page for more information and to apply online.
Transfer to middle school
(Date of birth range 01/09/16 - 31/08/17)
- Round: open from 26 September 2025
- Closing date: 15 January 2026
- Decisions published: 16 April 2026
Go to our Transfer to middle school page for more information and to apply online.
Starting school (lower/primary)
(Date of birth range 01/09/21 - 31/08/22)
- Round: open from 26 September 2025
- Closing date: 15 January 2026
- Decisions published: 16 April 2026
Go to our Starting school (lower/primary school) page for more information and to apply online.
Ofsted
on the school you want to apply for. You can read how .
Email: admissions@bedford.gov.uk;
Tel: 01234 718120