Admission Arrangements

If you are interested in sending your child(ren) to our school, please contact us to make an appointment with the Office to visit the school and have a discussion with our Headteacher.

As a ‘C of E Controlled School’ the local education authority is our admissions authority and makes the final decision on admissions. There is a lot of information on the Gloucestershire County Council schools admission website, including details about online applications. You can also view our full Admissions Policy here.

Determined admission criteria and scheme for 2025 | Gloucestershire County Council

Determined admission criteria and scheme for 2026 | Gloucestershire County Council

Determined admission criteria and scheme for 2027 | Gloucestershire County Council

In‑Year Admissions

If you wish to apply for a place during the school year, this is known as an In‑Year Admission. Although GCC is the admission authority, in‑year applications must be made directly to the school.

How to Apply

Parents and carers should complete the Gloucestershire County Council In‑Year Application Form: Apply for an In‑Year School Place:

Applying for a school place during the school year | Gloucestershire County Council

Completed forms should be emailed directly to the school

We aim to respond to all In‑Year applications within 10 school days.

If You Are Offered a Place If your application is successful, you will receive a written offer from the school. T

he letter will include: - confirmation of the place offered,

- the date by which you must accept or decline the offer,

- any next steps required (such as completing admission forms or arranging a start date).

Please ensure you respond within the stated timeframe so that the place can be secured.

If we do not hear from you, the offer may be withdrawn in line with the School Admissions Code.

If Your Application Is Unsuccessful If we are unable to offer a place, you will receive a written refusal explaining the reason(s) why.

Your Right to Appeal If your child is refused a place, you have the legal right to appeal the decision to an Independent Appeals Panel.

For Community Schools, Gloucestershire County Council manages the appeals process.

The school will:

- notify you of the refusal,

- provide information on how to lodge an appeal.

GCC will:

- arrange the Independent Appeals Panel,

- provide the timetable and process for hearings.

Appeals are completely independent of the school and the Governing Body. School Admissions Code All admission authorities must comply with the statutory School Admissions Code (2021).

School Admissions Code – GOV.UK: School admissions code - GOV.UK

Starting School

The School’s admission limit for our Reception class is 30. All children who will be 5 in the school year (1st September to 31st August) are eligible for admission in September.

Parents whose children have been accepted by the school will be invited to an informal meeting in June/July in preparation for starting school in the September. The meeting will include an opportunity to discuss anything you think relevant with the class teacher, a chance to buy items of uniform and an opportunity to meet other parents.

All children starting school for the first time in September are invited to join us for up to three ‘taster sessions’ in June and July so that they become familiar with our building, our routines, our staff and other children in their class.

At the beginning of September our Reception Teacher and Teaching Assistant will visit you and your child in your home – your child has the opportunity to confidently socialise with us in their own surroundings. Entry in September will be a gradual process and children generally attend for half days initially. By half term most children will be in school for full days, but this is always a matter of consultation between teachers and parents.

Moving School

We understand that children may need to join our school at times other than September and at ages other than 4 or 5. Once again, we would encourage you to visit us to discuss arrangements for starting school. We have plenty of experience of welcoming people to our community throughout the year.