If you do not provide the relevant documentation to verify your address, this will result in a delay in processing your application if your preferred school(s) are oversubscribed.
The documentation must be in the name of the person with parental responsibility making the application.
You need to provide one each of the following document:
- recent utility bill (gas, electricity, water) showing the parent/carer's name and address dated within the last three months
- confirmation of the child's link to that address, from the list below
Documents confirming link to address
The documents listed here can confirm a link between your chilkd(ren) and your address,
- A current Child Benefit award notice showing the child's name and address. See information on how to obtain proof of your Child Benefit entitlement on GOV.UK.
- A Universal Credit award notice showing the parent's address and the child's name. Note that Universal Credit statements typically do not show a child's name. Instead, standard benefit award notices only display the claimant's name and address alongside an adjustment for the child element.
- To obtain an official document linking your child to your address, you must request a custom letter or printout through your online journal, by calling the Universal Credit helpline or by visiting your local Jobcentre Plus to request this specific proof of residence document.
- A GP registration letter showing the child's name and address.
- A hospital or NHS letter showing the child's name and address.
We do not accept telephone bills, credit card or bank statements as proof of address.
If you have recently moved address and do not have a utility bill, please provide an exchange of contract/ completion letter or tenancy agreement.
If you do not provide the relevant documentation to verify your address, your application will not be processed, if your preferred school(s) are oversubscribed.
If you do not provide the relevant documentation to verify your child’s date of birth, your application will not be processed (only applicable to pupils new to the Luton school system).
Children who gain a place at a school or academy because their parents have given the council a false address will have their place withdrawn.
Our Admissions team works closely with the Shared Anti-Fraud Service (SAFS) to investigate suspected address fraud.
If your child is new to Luton or attends a school that is not maintained by us
You'll need to provide a copy of their birth certificate. If you do not provide the relevant documentation to verify your child’s date of birth, this will result in a delay in processing your application.
The Admissions team will not be responsible for the safe return of original documents submitted by parents.
Additional information for in-year applications
You must complete a different application form if you're applying for any of the following schools:
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School
- Leagrave Primary School
- Sacred Heart Primary School
- St Josephs Primary School
- St Margaret of Scotland Primary School
- St Martin de Porres Primary School
- Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
You can get the form directly from the school or by completing a school admissions general enquiry form.
Choosing preferences and other documentation you may need
Read our guidance on supporting documents and choosing preferences.