Admissions
Our primary school admission arrangements
The admission number for the school in 2025 is 60 pupils. The school’s published admission number is 60 per year group. Each year group is made up of two classes. We expect the Reception admission number in September 2025 to be 60 pupils.
The catchment area of the school is available via this link. We also currently have a number of pupils from out of catchment.
The policies listed below set out the school’s arrangements for allocating places to pupils who apply for a school place during a particular year. Where there is an oversubscription the school’s admission policy is applied, and applicants are placed on the waiting list held by Buckinghamshire Council.
How to apply for a primary school place
Bearbrook Combined School participates in the Buckinghamshire co-ordinated admissions scheme. Full details on how to apply for school places through this scheme are outlined below. This includes children starting school for the first time or for in-year applications.
- Applying for a primary school place
Apply here for a primary school (reception) place 77
- Applying to change school during the academic year (in-year transfer)
Apply here to move primary school in Buckinghamshire
If you would like your child to attend our Preschool, contact preschool@bcsglt.co.uk for a waiting list form or further information.
Bearbrook Combined School participates in the Buckinghamshire co-ordinated admissions scheme as admissions to the school are controlled by the Local Authority. Full details on how to apply for school places through this scheme are outlined below.
Bucks CC - Bearbrook Combined School
If you have recently been allocated a place with us at Bearbrook or have any questions regarding the school please contact Mrs Bridges on 01296 488331 or email claire.bridges@bcsglt.co.uk
| Date of Birth | When do I apply for a school place? | When will my child start school? |
| 01/09/2020 - 31/08/2021 | Between November 2024 and 15th January 2025 | September 2025 |
| 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2022 | Between November 2025 and 15th January 2026 | September 2026 |
Appeal a primary school decision
All applicants refused a school place have a right of appeal. Full details of how appeals are organised are outlined here on the Buckinghamshire County Council website.
Buckinghamshire Council - Appealing a school place.
This year's primary school appeal timetable is as follows:
Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16th April 2024 | Primary Allocation Day |
| 15th May 2024 (Midday) | Deadline for submitting completed appeals forms |
| At least 10 school days before appeal hearing | The appeals Team send the appeal date and time letters to parents.
The Appeals Team also tells parents the evidence deadline date |
| 6 calendar days before hearing | Case papers are sent to: - Parents - Admission authority - School - Appeal Panel |
| June to July | Primary Admission Appeals heard |
| Within 5 school days of the appeal decision | Decision letter sent to parents, admission authority and school |
If you need any further information relating to the school application process, please contact Buckinghamshire County Council school admissions team via the link here