--- title: "Admissions" url: "https://biggleswadeacademy.org/biggleswade-academy/our-academy/admissions" school: "Biggleswade Academy" --- # Admissions ## Admissions Biggleswade Academy has two entry points with admissions criteria for each of these points. #### These entry points are: - Biggleswade Academy Preschool and The Lawns Nursery (Age 2+). - Reception (Year of fifth birthday). In-year admissions are welcomed, however, a place cannot be guaranteed to a pupil who moves within the school's catchment area outside of the normal admissions round (or after the allocation process has been completed). For further information regarding admissions please see our **[Admissions Policy](https://biggleswadeacademy.org/biggleswade-academy/key-information/policies)**. - Biggleswade Academy Preschool Admissions - Biggleswade Academy Reception Admissions - The Lawns Admissions If you would like to register your interest in a place at Biggleswade Academy Preschool for your child/children please complete [**this form**](https://forms.gle/L6msjqSmsFScD7gQ9) Further information about what our Preschool has to offer, can be found in our [**Early Years**](https://biggleswadeacademy.org/biggleswade-academy/early-years/early-years-foundation-stage) section. If you would like to arrange a visit to take a tour of the Preschool, please [**contact us**](https://biggleswadeacademy.org/contact). Biggleswade Academy is independent of Local Authority control, however, we choose to use the Central Bedfordshire Local Authority Admissions Service to process our admissions. If you would like your child/children to attend Biggleswade Academy from September you can apply online using the following link: **[Starting School](https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/5/school_admissions/496/apply_for_a_new_lower_or_primary_school_place)** All application forms must be completed and submitted by 15th January. If you require a paper copy of the form, please call the Admissions Team at Central Bedfordshire Council on **[0300 300 8037](tel:0300%20300%208037)**. *There is no automatic transfer from Biggleswade Academy Preschool or The Lawns Nursery to Reception classes at Biggleswade Academy, you must apply as detailed above.* If you would like your child/children to begin attending Biggleswade Academy during the academic year you can apply online using the following link: **[In-year Admissions](https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/5/school_admissions/508/applying_for_a_school_place_during_the_academic_year/2)** If you require a paper copy of the form please call the Admissions Team at Central Bedfordshire Council on **[0300 300 8037](tel:0300%20300%208037)**. 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