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 must provide documentation as part of your application. This must include one of each of the following:
- one utility bill
- one document confirming the child's link to that address
Utility bill
The utility bill you submit as proof of address must:
- be a recent bill, dated within the last three months
- be for either gas, electricity or water
- show the parent or carer's name and address
Document confirming the child's link to that address
The School Admissions team does not accept telephone bills, credit card statements or bank statements as proof of address.
If you have recently moved address and do not have a utility bill, provide an exchange of contract/ completion letter or tenancy agreement.
Choose one document type from the list below.
- GP registration letter showing the child's name and address
- hospital or NHS letter showing the child's name and address
- current Child Benefit award notice showing the child's name and address - find out how to obtain proof of your Child Benefit entitlement here
- Universal Credit award notice* showing the parent's address and the child's name
*Universal Credit award notice, not statement
Be aware 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. You can request this specific proof of residence document by:
- calling the Universal Credit helpline
- visiting your local Jobcentre Plus
If you do not provide the relevant documentation to verify your address, your application will not be processed if your preferred school(s) is oversubscribed.
For pupils new to the Luton school system
If you do not provide the relevant documentation to verify your child’s date of birth, your application will not be processed.
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gain a place at a school or academy because their parents have given the council a false address will have their place withdrawn.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 School 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 School 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 the school admissions general enquiry form.
Choosing preferences and other documentation you may need
See more guidance on supporting documents and choosing preferences.