Schools and colleges
Bedfordshire County Council operates a three tier system of education. Children normally begin their primary education at a lower school which serves the area where they live i.e. the school serving the local catchment area|. Children are normally admitted to lower school at the start of or during the Reception year, that is the school year in which they become 5. Many schools also have nursery units or nursery classes| for younger children.
In this section of our site you will find useful information on:
In addition, pupils attending lower schools|, middle schools| and in Post 16| education, can find useful information, including links to other websites in this area.