Applying for a place at Stanbridge Lower
Central Bedfordshire organise all school admissions into Stanbridge Lower School.
Prior to the year in which children are due to start school, parents should apply for a place at Stanbridge using the Central Bedfordshire School’s Application for Lower School form. This can be found on line here: Click here to apply
15 January 2027 is the deadline for on-time applications.
The LA will allocate places using our Admissions Criteria and contact parents either offering or declining a place.
Admissions Criteria 2027-28
The Published Admission Number for the school is 24.
The designated measuring point of the school is the front gate.
If there are fewer applications than places available at the school all applicants will be admitted. If there are more applications than places available, the criteria below will be used to prioritise applications. The admissions criteria will be applied separately and sequentially until all places are filled. Priority is not given within each criterion to children who meet other criteria.
1) All ‘looked after’ children and all previously ‘looked after children’, including those children who appear to the Council to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2) Children of staff
3) Children with siblings at the school
4) Children for whom the school is their nearest lower/primary school*
5) Any other children
For further details please read the Central Bedfordshire Admissions Booklet below:
Applying for a place within the school Year
If you would like to apply for a place for your child during the school year, please follow the link: Follow the link to apply for a place in year
Arrangements for the admission of pupils with disabilities
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as one who has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a persons’ ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Most children with Special Needs will not be disabled within the meaning of the Act.
The admission of pupils with disabilities is considered in the first instance in the same way as non-disabled pupils. Further considerations are made in the light of need and accessibility. It is the School Governors’ Policy to accommodate pupils with disabilities should parents wish their child to attend the school. Steps are taken to prevent any pupils being treated less favourably than other pupils.
In practice we ensure that classroom and extra-curricular activities encourage the participation of all pupils, including those categorised as having Special Educational Needs. Staff organise human and physical resources within the school to increase access to learning and participation by all pupils. The School strives to ensure that whatever the abilities and needs of members of the school community, everyone is equally valued and treats one another with respect under the Equality Act 2010.
Summer-born children: advice for parents
Guidance for parents on requesting a delayed school start for children born in the summer: Follow the link for more information
Applying for a place in Pre-School
Parents can apply for a place at Pre-school using the Pre-school registration form obtained from the school office or on our website below.
The Family Liaison Officer will contact parents offering a place if it is available in the term prior to the child starting.