Admission of Pupils

The school caters for children living in the Parishes of Peterchurch, Dorstone, Vowchurch and Turnastone.

Pupils completing their primary education who live in the catchment area normally transfer to Fairfield High School, Peterchurch, at the beginning of the Autumn Term following their eleventh birthday.

Prospective parents are invited to contact the Headteacher for an appointment to view the school.

All new parents and children are encouraged to visit the school, by appointment, prior to attendance.

The School follows the Local Education Authority policy on admissions.

Children are able to start full-time education from September if their 5th birthday falls between 1st September – 31st August of that academic year.  However if parents feel that this is inappropriate for their child the school is happy to offer part-time education or a delayed start. The headteacher would be happy to discuss this with you if you would like to arrange an appointment. 

Children who join the school full time in September are invited to visit the school for one afternoon per week during the preceding Summer term.

The School follows the L.E.A. criteria for admissions to pupils with disabilities, which is the same as for any other pupil joining the school. 

After the school is notified of allocated places in the term prior to attendance new entrants are sent a prospectus and relevant forms.  A covering letter also invites each set of parents to spend a short time with the infant class teacher getting to know each other.  A simple profile form is filled in at this time.