Admissions

Leighton Middle School's Year 5 admission number is 150. In any year a proportion of our pupils come from outside our catchment area.

Central Bedfordshire act as the admission authority for our school. They can be contacted for admission and appeal arrangements at:

School Admissions Team

Central Bedfordshire Council

Priory House, Monks Walk

Chicksands

Shefford

SG17 5TQ

Telephone: 0300 300 8037

Central Bedfordshire Schools and Education

The Access and Inclusion Service deals with enquiries regarding attendance, child employment and other welfare matters. They can be contacted at:

Access and Inclusion Service

Central Bedfordshire Council

Priory House, Monks Walk

Chicksands

Shefford

SG17 5TQ

Telephone: 0300 300 6826 or 0300 300 6291

Central Bedfordshire Access and Inclusion

Arrangements for the admission of pupils with disabilities

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as one who has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a persons’ ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Most children with Special Needs will not be disabled within the meaning of the Act.

The admission of pupils with disabilities is considered in the first instance in the same way as non-disabled pupils. Further considerations are made in the light of need and accessibility. It is the School Governors’ Policy to accommodate pupils with disabilities should parents wish their child to attend the school. Steps are taken to prevent any pupils being treated less favourably than other pupils. In practice we ensure that classroom and extra-curricular activities encourage the participation of all pupils, including those categorised as having Special Educational Needs. Staff organise human and physical resources within the school to increase access to learning and participation by all pupils. The School strives to ensure that whatever the abilities and needs of members of the school community, everyone is equally valued and treats one another with respect under the Equality Act 2010.