Starting School
First Admission to Primary School September 2023
Information to parents September 2022
Return of Application Forms 15th January 2023
National Offer Day 17th April 2023
All of the information on the starting school process is online at www.bedford.gov.uk/startingschool
Parents/carers are recommended to apply online using the website for the council in whose area they live. For those who live within the area covered by Bedford Borough Council the web address is
www.bedford.gov.uk/onlineadmissions
the online system for starting school 2023 goes live on 26th September 2022
Starting School Booklet for Parents
If you would like to view our school before making an application, please ring the school office on 01234 708260 to arrange an appointment.
The school day
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8.45am |
The morning bell is rung and children line up in their year groups ready to be led off into their classroom by the class teacher. |
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10.20am |
Playtime – children are able to eat a snack and play games |
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12pm |
Lunchtime |
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1pm |
Afternoon registration |
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2.15pm |
Afternoon play |
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3.15pm |
End of school day – Parents can pick their children up from the playground |
School Meals
We serve wonderful school meals daily in our hall. Children that eat school dinners eat alongside those that choose to have packed lunch.
Free School Dinners
Your child may be entitled to free school meals if you, or your partner receive income support or income based Job seekers Allowance. You may also be eligible if you receive;
- Employment and Support Allowance (income related)
- Pension Credit (guaranteed credit)
- Child Tax Credits and have an annual taxable income of less than £16,190
- Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Do not receive Working Tax Credit