Change of Age Range

The Governing Board at Cranfield Church of England Academy (CCoEA) intends to submit an application to the Department for Education (DfE) to change the age range at CCoEA. Prior to the application process, the DfE requires us to undertake a formal consultation with stakeholders.

The planned transition for Central Bedfordshire Schools to a two-tier model has been re-phased to take place by September 2026 rather than September 2025, as previously planned. Delaying this change for a year, Central Bedfordshire Council have explained it is more fiscally sensible and will help ease the financial pressures across wider Council funding by several million pounds.

In line with this proposal and with the local area, we intend to request approval to convert CCoEA to a Primary School (Reception through to Year 6) on the current sites from 1st September 2026.

This consultation is open from midday on Friday 15^th November 2024 until midday on Friday 13^th December 2024.

If you would like to respond to this consultation, please read the background information and complete the form. 

Background Information - Change of Age Range 

Response to Consultation 

Paper versions of this consultation are available on request from the school office.

Thank you for your time.