Admissions
Fulbrook School offers provision for students between the ages of 9 – 16 in Years 5 – 11.
Prospective parents, carers and students may visit the school after arranging an appointment.
Children already on the school’s roll prior to moving into Year 7, will automatically move into this year group without the need to apply for a place.
The school has an agreed Published Admission Number (PAN) of 50 for entry into Year 5 and 120 for entry into Year 7. The children who are already in Year 6 at Fulbrook School will automatically be allocated a place in Year 7 and will count towards the PAN of 120.
In year admissions refer to applications made at any other time after the initial September entry into Year 5 or Year 7.
Please note that when a place does become available it is allocated strictly in accordance with the school’s admissions criteria.
Fulbrook School maintains a waiting list throughout the academic year. The waiting list will be ranked in accordance with the over-subscription criteria and length of time on the list will not be a factor in offering a place. This means that children will move up and down the list as other children are or removed. Being on the waiting list does not guarantee a place at the school. Waiting lists close at the end of each academic year.
Where an application is unsuccessful, applicants will be provided with information on the appeals process.
Applications for an in-year admission should be made directly to Fulbrook School. The admissions team aims to respond within 10 school days.
If your child is not in a local school at this time, you should also contact the School Admissions team at Central Bedfordshire Council on 0300 300 8037 for further advice.
How to Apply
The application form is an editable PDF. Using ‘Save as’ save the form to the device you are using, then complete the form and press save. The completed form should be emailed with the supporting documentation to admissions@fulbrook.school
Fulbrook School In Year Application 2025-26
If the school is unable to offer a place you will receive a turn down letter. Once you have received the turn down you can request for your child(ren) to be placed on the waiting list.
The waiting lists are ranked via the oversubscription criteria. Length of time on the waiting list is not a factor in offering a place.
Being on the waiting list does not guarantee a place at the school.
If you have any questions about applying to Fulbrook School, please contact us via email or by telephone on 01908 533710.
How to Apply
Children moving up to Middle School (Year 5 - September 2026).
This is for children born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017.
The local authority co-ordinates the application process for children moving up to Middle School (Year 5 – September 2026). Further information can be found on the Central Bedfordshire website – Apply for a middle school place
The application window opens in the autumn of 2025.
The deadline for applications was 15 January 2026.
Notification date is 16 April 2026.
If your child is currently attending a school that ends at the end of Year 4, you will need to apply for a school place through the local authority in which the parent/carer has their main residence, usually Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Milton Keynes. For further information please refer to your local authority’s website.
Timeline for Admission Appeals for Year 5 - September 2026
Following national offer day on Thursday, 16 April 2026, if you named Fulbrook School as one of your preferences and were unsuccessful, you have a right to appeal against the decision to an independent appeal panel.
The appeals timetable* for Fulbrook School for students starting in Year 5 in September 2026 is shown below. Stage 1 hearing and Stage 2 individual hearings will be held virtually, with meeting invites issued by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel nearer the time.
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Friday, 15 May 2026 at noon |
Deadline to request an appeal form |
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Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at noon |
Deadline to lodge an appeal** |
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Wednesday, 8 July to Friday 10 July 2026
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Appeal hearings will be held during this week. Appellants will be advised as to precise day and time by the clerk. |
Should you wish to appeal against the decision not to offer your child a place at Fulbrook School, please email admissions@ket.education providing the name of the child, their date of birth, name of school and an email address where the appeal paperwork can be sent.
Requests for appeal forms must be made by noon on Friday, 15 May 2026.
*Please note it may not be possible to include within this timetable any appeals that are lodged after the deadline.
**This is the deadline by which the completed appeal form must be received by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel.
How to Apply
Children moving up to Secondary School (Year 7 – September 2026).
This is for children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016.
The local authority co-ordinates the application process for children moving up to Secondary School (Year 7 – September 2026). Further information can be found on the Central Bedfordshire website – Apply for a secondary school place
The deadline for applications was 31 October 2025. Late applications should be made to the Local Authority.
Notification date is 2 March 2026
If your child is currently attending a school that ends at the end of Year 6, you will need to apply for a school place through the local authority in which the parent/carer has their main residence, usually Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Milton Keynes. For further information please refer to your local authority’s website.
Timeline for Admission Appeals for Year 7 - September 2026
Following national offer day on Monday, 2 March 2026 if you named Fulbrook School as one of your preferences and were unsuccessful, you will be sent a letter from the school providing further details as to why it wasn’t possible to allocate a place.
All unsuccessful applicants have a right to appeal against the decision not to offer a place to an independent appeal panel.
The appeals timetable* for Fulbrook School for students transferring to Year 7 in September 2026 is shown below. Both the Stage 1 hearing and Stage 2 individual hearings will be held virtually, with meeting invites issued by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel nearer the time.
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Monday, 13 April 2026 at 12 noon |
Deadline to request an appeal form |
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Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12 noon |
Deadline to lodge an appeal** |
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Monday, 18 May 2026 (morning) (time of hearing to be confirmed) |
Stage 1 hearing (all appellants are invited to attend) |
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Tuesday, 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May 2026 |
Stage 2 individual hearings (precise days/times to be advised by the Clerk) |
Should you wish to appeal against the decision not to offer your child a place at Fulbrook School, please email the admissions team at admissions@ket.education providing the name of the child, their date of birth, name of school appeal is for and an email address where the appeal paperwork can be sent.
Requests for appeal packs must be made by 12 noon on Monday, 13 April 2026 at 12 noon.
*Please note it may not be possible to include within this timetable any appeals that are lodged after the deadline.
**This is the deadline by which the completed appeal form must be received by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel.
2027 Admission Arrangements for Fulbrook School
The consultation on the proposed Admissions Arrangements for Fulbrook School for September 2027 closed on Friday 28 November 2025.
The Local Governing Body subsequently reviewed the policy and approved the changes as proposed.
The 2027 admission arrangements for Fulbrook School were adopted by the Local Governing Body on 4 February 2026 and available to view via the link below:
The 2026 admission arrangements were determined by the Governing Body on 19 September 2024.
The 2025 admission arrangements were determined by the Governing Body on 19 September 2024.
Queries
For any enquiries regarding admission to Fulbrook School, please email the Admissions Team or telephone 01908 533724/5.
