Admissions

September 2025 Reception Admissions

On-time applications closed on 15 January 2025 and parent/carers were offered their child's school place on 16th April. 

Applications received from 16 January to 30 April 2025 will be processed in a late allocation round. The offer date for these applications is 3 June 2025.

Applying for a school place

• if Central Bedfordshire is your council, you need to apply via the link below
• if Central Bedfordshire is not your council, you'll need to apply through them (find out who your council is on GOV.UK)

Apply online   www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/admissions 

 Transition Details for September 2025 starters

Parents/Carers of those children who have been offered a place will be contacted shortly with transition details. 

As part of your child's transition they will be invited for a Stay and Play session on either Monday 16th June or Tuesday 17th June from 1.45pm - 2.45pm.  This is an opportunity for your child to spend time in their new class (without parents) and meet their new teacher and support staff.   Further information to follow. 

In Year Admissions

If your child is already attending school full time and you wish them to transfer to Raynsford Academy please contact Central Bedfordshire Admissions on 0300 300 8037 or visit the website below.

You are warmly invited to contact the school office to arrange a visit.

 Admissions to Raynsford Church of England Academy are all managed by Central Bedfordshire Council. 

Secondary School Applications 2025 

Parents can now make a transfer to secondary school 2025 application online via the following website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/admissions

In Year Admissions

If your child is already attending school full time and you wish them to transfer to Raynsford Academy please contact Central Bedfordshire Admissions on 0300 300 8037 or visit the website below.

You are warmly invited to contact the school office to arrange a visit.

 Admissions to Raynsford Church of England Academy are all managed by Central Bedfordshire Council. 

You can also see information below which may also support the process:

 School Admissions Policy 2024-2025

School Admissions Policy 2025-2026