Topics Transferring to a new school or academy What you need to provide with your transfer application, and the transfer processes to junior, middle, high school, upper school and a studio school. Before you apply for a school place or transfer schools It is important that you read the relevant information guidance to understand how school preferences work before you apply. Apply for a reception place in a primary school The age your child needs to start school, when you should apply for a reception place at primary school and how to apply. Starting school, junior and middle school: what happens next How to pursue a place at your preferred infant, primary, junior and middle school, change of preference and submit a late application. High school and upper school allocations September 2026: what happens next How to pursue a place at your preferred high school or upper school, change of preference and submit a late application. In-year admissions: what happens next What to do next if your child has not been allocated a place at your preferred school(s), the waiting list process and submitting an alternative school reply. Find your school catchment area A catchment area is a geographical area, which gives priority for admission to families who live within its boundary. Changing my child’s school (in-year) Check possible school vacancies, documentation you need to provide to prove your address and how to apply to change schools. Catholic Church schools A list of local Catholic schools in Luton and how to apply for a school place. Supplementary schools Many community groups in Luton have set up supplementary schools to complement the work provided by mainstream schools. Contact the School Admissions team If you need help with your admission application, want to request a paper copy of an admission application and any other general enquiries.
Transferring to a new school or academy What you need to provide with your transfer application, and the transfer processes to junior, middle, high school, upper school and a studio school.
Before you apply for a school place or transfer schools It is important that you read the relevant information guidance to understand how school preferences work before you apply.
Apply for a reception place in a primary school The age your child needs to start school, when you should apply for a reception place at primary school and how to apply.
Starting school, junior and middle school: what happens next How to pursue a place at your preferred infant, primary, junior and middle school, change of preference and submit a late application.
High school and upper school allocations September 2026: what happens next How to pursue a place at your preferred high school or upper school, change of preference and submit a late application.
In-year admissions: what happens next What to do next if your child has not been allocated a place at your preferred school(s), the waiting list process and submitting an alternative school reply.
Find your school catchment area A catchment area is a geographical area, which gives priority for admission to families who live within its boundary.
Changing my child’s school (in-year) Check possible school vacancies, documentation you need to provide to prove your address and how to apply to change schools.
Catholic Church schools A list of local Catholic schools in Luton and how to apply for a school place.
Supplementary schools Many community groups in Luton have set up supplementary schools to complement the work provided by mainstream schools.
Contact the School Admissions team If you need help with your admission application, want to request a paper copy of an admission application and any other general enquiries.
