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Admissions

As Christopher Reeves Church of England Primary is a Voluntary Aided school, the admissions policy is set by the Governing Board.

Reception Class Entry

You must apply for a place in the reception class that starts in September 2026 if your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.

You can view the Starting School Booklet (PDF document opens in window)  We strongly recommend that you apply for a place using the online facility. This facility will be available to you at the start of the admissions process. If you do not have access to the internet you can collect an application form from Bedford Borough School Admissions team on the number below.

If you require any advice about applying for a school place, please contact:
Bedford Borough School Admissions Service General Enquiries Line: Tel: (01234) 718120.

www.bedford.gov.uk/startingschool

Closing Date for applications: 15th January 2026.

National Offer Day 16th April 2026

If you live in the North Northamptonshire area and would like to apply for a place in our reception class please visit https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions/school-application 

To find our school please enter our full school name, select all authorities and leave the other search fields blank. If you require any support in applying for a school place, please contact Mrs Mustoe in the office on 01933 353531. 

Delayed Admissions

Bedfordshire Borough Council residents can make the request using the local authority’s “Delayed Admission to the Reception Year Request Form”, available via the
Bedfordshire Borough Council website:

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/schools-education-and-childcare/schools-and-colleges/school-admissions/delayed-entry-summer-born