{"id":22102,"date":"2026-07-01T02:32:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T02:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futuralearning.co.uk\/schools\/?page_id=22102"},"modified":"2026-09-28T11:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T11:59:34","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/futuralearning.co.uk\/schools\/bedminster-down-school\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Admissions<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Late applications<\/b>
All applications must be submitted to the child\u2019s home Local Authority (LA) by the closing date of 31 October. Under the Local Authority\u2019s secondary coordinated scheme, any parents refused a place for the new Year 7 intake may ask for their child\u2019s name to go on the waiting list where the name will remain for at least one term from the start of the academic year until 31 December. Any late applicants should complete their home LA\u2019s common application form as soon as possible.<\/p>

In year admissions<\/b>
Requests for in-year transfer school places are normally only considered approximately six weeks before the requested start date. If the place is being sought for a September admission to an existing year group, applications can be made in mid-June.<\/p>

We welcome and recommend visits from parents and prospective students to see Bedminster Down School at work, before applying. Please contact the School Office by phone or via\u00a0office@bedminsterdown.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0for further details or to arrange a visit.<\/p>

To apply for a school place in year, you will need to complete and return the below application form direct to the school.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Places for September<\/b>
This page provides information for parents\/carers considering making an application for a child transferring from primary school in September. If you are considering making an application at any other time please read the \u201cIn Year\u201d section below or for more information please contact us.<\/p>

The timeline for allocating Year 7 places at Bedminster Down School is determined by the Local Authority and is\u00a0explained on their website<\/a>.<\/p>

While parents have the right to choose a preferred school, the number of places available at that school may limit the choice. Usually, Bedminster Down School is over-subscribed and therefore places are allocated strictly in line with the admission code and our criteria. If Bedminster Down School is your school of choice it is important you put us as the first choice on your application form for a Year 7 place.<\/p>

Please note that applications for places in Year 7 for September must be made through your \u2018home\u2019 local authority and will be dealt with in line with locally agreed procedures. If you live in Bristol and pay your council tax to Bristol City Council you apply to them for a Year 7 secondary place at Bedminster Down School.<\/p>

Application timetable<\/b><\/h4>