Admissions

🌟 Welcome to Stratton School 🌟 Apply by October 31st

Stratton School is bursting with excitement! After a glowing Ofsted inspection where we were rated ‘Good’ in all five key areas, and following our hugely successful transition to a full secondary school in September 2024, we’re thrilled to invite you to join our vibrant community in Year 7 next September.

As we continue our journey as a dynamic and forward-thinking full secondary school, Stratton stands out as a place where students flourish, staff thrive, and families feel confident in their choice. Our curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, our culture is inclusive and aspirational, and our commitment to every learner is unwavering.

Whether you're applying for Year 7, considering an in-year transfer, or exploring our Matt King Sixth Form, there's never been a better time to join Stratton. With our enhanced facilities, strong pastoral care, and a vibrant learning environment, Stratton School is the place to be.

Come and be part of something extraordinary. Your future starts here!

At Stratton, you’ll find a friendly, inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive, discover their passions, and grow into confident, capable young people.

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HOW do I apply?!?!

Central Bedfordshire Council act as the Admissions Authority for our Point of Entry cohorts. School admissions | Central Bedfordshire Council

Please refer to their website for

• Applying for a secondary school place (Year 7 Entry)Apply for a secondary school place | Central Bedfordshire Council
• In Year Admissions (moving schools mid-year) Applying for a school place during the academic year | Central Bedfordshire Council
• Your right to appeal School admission appeals | Central Bedfordshire Council
• How to start an appeal School admission appeals | Central Bedfordshire Council
• Guidance notes for parents and families Communications - School Admission Appeals - Guidance for Parents 2024.pdf - All Documents (sharepoint.com)

Post 16 Applications for the Matt King 6th Form are made directly to the school. More information on this can be found on our 6th Form pages here: Apply to 6th Form

Who can apply to Stratton School?

Current Year 6 Students in any school setting can apply to Stratton School for a phase transfer admission into Year 7, September 2026.

Please apply via the CBC website: CLICK HERE

In Year Admissions

If you want to join us NOW and have a child in Y8, 9, 10 or 11 ...

...We occasionally have space in our school for students to transfer from one setting to us. This can be done at any time of the school year and is called an "In Year" Admission You can apply direct on the CBC website as an "In Year Admission" - click this link --> Applying for a school place during the academic year | Central Bedfordshire Council

The Central Beds Admissions Team can be contacted for specific questions here School admissions | Central Bedfordshire Council 

Stratton School has updated its Admissions Policy for 26.27

• 4.2 Oversubscription– a new criteria has been added to all Trust Schools

Children of all members of staff at the Academy provided that they have been employed for a minimum of two years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage

• 4.2.1 Feeder Schools updated to reflect all current Lower Schools as newly formed Primary Schools 

If you would like to comment on the changes, you can do so here: https://forms.office.com/e/PS2rMukfQY

All admissions are made via Central Bedfordshire Admissions Team. 6th Form applications are made directly to the school.

You can email the Admissions Team directly using: admissions@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 300 8037

Website: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/admissions