Admissions

Admission Arrangements

Children are admitted into school in accordance with the Central Bedfordshire admission guidelines. The published admissions number for September 2024/25 is 60.

Parents are sent admission booklets and forms directly from the Local Authority (LA) during the year preceding entry into Foundation. These booklets give full details of how to apply, the LA’s admissions policy for community schools and the deadlines which must be met.
Children applying for places on a “casual” basis, for example when moving into the area, have to follow the LA guidelines. School staff will explain this process and give you the appropriate forms.
If the number of places in a particular year group at the school is not sufficient to meet the requests of all the parents, the LA will then apply the following criteria in rank order, as shown, to determine how the places will be allocated.

1.All ‘looked after’ children or children who were previously ‘looked after’.
2.Pupils of staff 
3.Pupils living in the catchment area with siblings in the school 
4.Pupils living in the catchment area
5.Children living outside the catchment area with siblings in the school.

6. Any other children 

In any situation where the application of the above criteria has to be applied the final offer of a place will be decided by the Local Authority.

If a pupil moves into the catchments area outside the normal admissions round there will be NO guarantee of a place at the catchments area school if this would mean exceeding the ‘designated’ intake number.

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. 

 As Governors of Flitwick Lower School we are very keen to work in partnership with parents to help you through this important stage of your child’s education – if you have any queries or would appreciate further advice please do not hesitate in contacting the school on:

(01525) 755444 and we will do our best to help.

Find more information on the Central Bedfordshire Admissions site: Admissions Central Bedfordshire