Question 1

Is Thomas Johnson Lower School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted graded inspection (23 and 24 November 2022) judged the school Good overall, with Good ratings for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. Safeguarding arrangements were recorded as effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at Thomas Johnson Lower School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school with no tuition fees. Families may still have costs for uniform, trips and optional wraparound care. Pre-school session pricing, where applicable, should be checked on the school’s own website because it can change.

Question 3

What is the application deadline for Reception entry?

Accepted Answer

Central Bedfordshire Council publishes the on-time application deadline for lower and primary places, and the national offer day, in its current timetable for the relevant entry year.

Question 4

How does oversubscription work at Thomas Johnson Lower School?

Accepted Answer

The school’s published admissions policy sets out its Published Admission Number and oversubscription criteria, including priority categories and how distance is used as a tie-break. Families should check the current policy for the relevant entry year.

Question 5

Does the school offer wraparound care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school publishes on-site before and after-school provision with morning sessions from 07:30 to 09:00 and afternoon sessions from 15:20 to 18:00, based in the library and hall.

Question 6

Where do pupils go after Year 4?

Accepted Answer

As a lower school finishing at Year 4, pupils move on at Year 5 to a middle school. The school describes transition links with Marston Vale Middle School, including visits and tailored transition planning for some pupils.

Question 7

Does the school have a pre-school and funded hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school has an on-site pre-school and states that pre-school-age children are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare. The school also notes constraints around offering 30-hour funding, so families who depend on funded hours should confirm the current arrangement and availability directly with the school.

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