Online Application for All Transfer Requests and Non-Resident Applicants
The link below will take you to our new online form for school transfers and non-resident applications. This will allow electronic signatures and automatic submission to the planning office. You will need to enter your name and email, scroll to the bottom, and click the yellow "Begin Signing" button. As you answer the questions, always click the yellow "Next" button until you get to the signature to ensure an accurate form submission. Please submit an entry for every child separately.
CLICK HERE for the NEW School Transfer and Non-Resident Online Form
*** Note: The following schools are closed to zone transfers and are not options for school transfers:
New London Academy
Forest Elementary
Otter River Elementary
Goodview Elementary
Stewartsville Elementary (school will be closing at the end of the 2025-26 school year)
TRANSFER POLICIES
School Zone Transfers - BCPS Policy JCD
Non-Resident - BCPS Policy JCE
Student Transfer Rescission Form
BEDFORD, VIRGINIA GIS
To find your school zone, you can access the Bedford Virginia GIS website.
Instructions for the GIS website: Click on the check box beside of: By checking here, you agree to the information provided above. Click on Enter Site. It logs you in on the County Parcels tab, type in road number and road name in address box, then click search. Once the results appear left click once on the street number and name you want. Click on the Map tab that pinpoints the address selected. Go on the left hand side and scroll down to Public Schools then click to make a check mark in the box for the type of school that applies to you (Ex: High School Attendance Zone). This will show the name of the school the address you chose is zoned for.
If you have difficulty using or accessing any element of this website or the documents on this page, information may be available in alternative formats upon request. To ensure we respond in a manner that will be of most help, please indicate the nature of the accessibility needs and your preferred format.
- For more information contact:
Karen Woodford
Deputy Superintendent
[email protected]