Welcome to Bedford Free School

Dear prospective pupils, parents & carers,

I would like to extend you a very warm welcome to Bedford Free School (BFS).

Pupils and families are invited to visit BFS in action! There will be a formal Open Evening on Thursday 21st September 2023 between 5pm and 8.30pm and I will be giving a presentation at 5.45pm, 6.30pm and 7.15pm.

In the meantime please contact the school if you would like a tour or please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions or queries about the school and the transition process. [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you.

Mrs Jane Herron

Principal

Virtual tour & welcome video:

Useful information:

Contacts:

General enquiries about transition please contact:

Mr Michael Cox – Key Stage 3 Leader

Phone: 01234 332275
Email: [email protected]

For SEND information and guidance please contact:

Mrs Janet Lewis – Acting SENDCO

Phone: 01234 332299
Email: [email protected]

Miss Piera Hutton – Assistant SENDCO

Phone: 01234 332299
Email: [email protected]

How to apply:

All applications for places at Bedford Free School are made in accordance with the Local Authority’s co-ordinated admission arrangements and will be made on the common application form provided and administered by the Local Authority. Places are allocated according to our admissions criteria. BFS Admissions Policy 2022-2023

You can apply online through the Bedford Borough website: Transfer to secondary school applications.

Once Bedford Borough has processed your application and a place is allocated, it will be forwarded to us here at Bedford Free School. Once a place is confirmed a member of our Pastoral Team will then contact you to arrange an initial 1-1 meeting.

The deadline for all secondary school applications is 31st October 2023.