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Bedford parents face urgent deadline for secondary school admissions this weekend

Bedford Borough parents and carers have until Saturday, 31 October 2026 to submit applications for secondary and upper school places, with council bosses warning that late submissions...
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Parents reminded to apply for Bedford school places before end of October

Bedford Borough Council is reminding parents to apply for their child’s 2026 secondary or upper school place by Friday, 31 October 2025. Late applications risk missing preferred...
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Applications for Bedford Borough secondary school places not affected by private school VAT

Bedford Borough Council has said that changes to VAT at private schools had no impact on the number of children seeking a secondary school place at a local state school this September...
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“Places are tight” as council confirms pressure on secondary school spots

Bedford Borough Council is facing increasing pressure on secondary school places, with demand growing due to larger primary school cohorts and net inward migration. While there...
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Applications for 2024 secondary school places across Bedford Borough now open

If your child is due to start Secondary or Upper School next September, applications are now open and need to be in by 31 October 2023 so you have the best chance of getting a...
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Apply now for 2023 secondary and upper school places

The deadline to apply for secondary or upper schools is fast approaching and parents need to apply by 31 October 2022 for the best chance of getting a place at your preferred...
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Covid infection rate in children double since schools reopened

The Covid infection rate for secondary school-age children in Bedford has doubled since they first returned to school. And the number of positive case notifications is more than four...
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Online secondary and upper school admissions now open

Is your child due to transfer to secondary or upper school next September? If so, Bedford Borough Council’s online admissions system is now open for...
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