Admissions

Admissions to our school are in line with the Local Authority admissions policy. SEND provision, the needs of looked after children, distance from the school and siblings at the school are taken into consideration if places are oversubscribed. Parents should should read the schools Admissions Policy (see determined admissions arrangements below) and contact the Local Authority to find out about the admission arrangements.

In common with schools across Somerset, admissions to the Reception year are administered by the Local Authority. As a VA School the Governors are responsible for the the Schools Admissions. Arrangements for selecting pupils who apply and the school’s ‘over subscription’ criteria is all available in the schools admissions policy please see below.

Applications will need to be submitted to the Local Authority before their published deadlines. The deadlines and application process is available on the Somerset County Council web site and within the admissions policy.

Admissions during a school year and admissions to all other year groups are processed by the School and Local Authority but please use the in year application form below.

You have the right to appeal any decisions and the appeal information timetable can be found below. Click on the link and it will take you to the relevant information.

We recognise the importance of starting a new school at any time and make every effort, in partnership with parents and the children, to ensure the settling in period is as easy as possible for all concerned.

Admissions Documentation

Appeal a school admissions decision (somerset.gov.uk)

In Year Application

Determined Admissions Arrangements

Determined Admissions Policy 2024-25

Determined Admissions Policy 2023-24

Admissions Policy 2022-23

Important Info

Somerset no longer write to every parent/carer due to start or transfer school explaining the process. For how to apply, key dates and where to find further information please check out their web site. www.somerset.gov.uk/admissions

Primary Appeals Timetable 2023