Primary school places

If you wish to apply for a primary school place in Wiltshire for entry in September 2010, you can do this by applying online from 1 September 2009. Forms are also available from primary schools, pre-schools or a paper copy can be taken from the related document column at the bottom of this page. Alternatively you can contact Customer Services on 01225 713010 or email customerservices@wiltshire.gov.uk.

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If you wish to apply for a primary school place outside of Wiltshire, you should complete the application form produced by the Local Authority responsible for the school.

Families living outside of Wiltshire should complete the common application form produced by Wiltshire Council if they wish for their children to attend a Wiltshire maintained primary school.

Closing Dates for the 2010 Intake

The closing date for applications to be made for a Wiltshire primary school is noon, 20 November 2009. All applications must be returned to: The School Admissions Team, Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN by this date. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt; if you have not received acknowledgement within 15 school days of posting your application, please contact Customer Services on 01225 713010.

The school to which you are applying may require you to provide further information, such as a baptismal certificate, or wish for you to complete a supplementary form. For details, please contact the school directly.

If your application was received by the School Admissions Team before the deadline of noon, 20 November 2009, the outcome will be posted to you on 4 February 2010.

If your application arrives after the deadline date, other than in exceptional circumstances (as listed in the admissions guide 'Finding a Primary School Place'), it will not be considered until after 18 February 2010.

Applications Made Outside of the Normal Year of Entry

If you wish to change your child's school other than at the normal intake times, which are reception or year three (junior schools only), this is considered to be a transfer application. Transfer application forms can be obtained from your preferred school or from Customer Services on 01225 713010.

Transfers

You should not remove your child from school until a place has been secured at an alternative school which can be taken up without a break in attendance. In cases where the transfer is not related to a house move, this action should be taken as a last resort, only after contacting the current school.

If you are moving house, applications should be made where possible, prior to the move date.

Voluntary Controlled and Community Schools

Applications made to voluntary controlled and community schools will not be considered more than a term in advance and in most circumstances, admittance will be from the beginning of a term (September, January and April).

Contact Details

Email: admissions@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 713010
Fax: 01225 713775
Postal Address:
School Admissions
Wiltshire Council
County Hall
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN

Related Documents:

Related Links:

Neighbouring authorities

You may wish to contact an authority which borders on Wiltshire.

Other useful links

Diocesan Boards/Departments of Education

There are three departments which have oversight of the voluntary aided schools within Wiltshire:

Last updated: 8 February 2010