Admissions
At Southill Lower School we admit 15 children into our Reception class each year in the September following their 4th birthday.
We also have a pupil admission number of 15 children for Years 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Parents/carers can make a Starting School 2025 application online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/admissions .
If you have a child in Year 4 who is due to transfer to Middle School in September 2025 applications can now be made online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Please be aware that Central Bedfordshire manages our admissions process as we are a maintained school. To find out more about our admissions and appeal arrangements, please follow the link www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/admissions
Our school brochure can be found below:
Southill Lower School brochure
Parents interested in applying for admission to Southill Lower School can arrange a visit to the school by contacting the school office. Alternatively, please see a link to our virtual tour here https://tours.e4education.co.uk/southill_lower_school/
You can also find out more information at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/school/admissions as well as apply for a place at the school.
We also have 11 nursery places available for children in each morning or afternoon session. Parents can use 15 or 30 hours funded places with us.
Our admissions policy and pre-school/nursery booklet for this part of our school is below:
Southill Lower School Admissions Policy autumn 2024 2025
Southill Lower School Pre-School Booklet 22-23
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.