Applying to start school in September 2026 - please click on the link for applications for Year 5 in September 2026
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/education-and-families/apply-to-start-school/
Mid-Phase Application
For an admission to Year 5 during the academic year or to apply to join Years 6, 7 or 8, you will need to complete an In Year Admission Application Form, which can be downloaded by clicking the document below. Alternately contact School Reception on 01984 632581.
School Transfer
If your child is due to transfer school from their first school in September 2026, you can apply on line:
Closing date for school place applications –15 January 2026
Primary admission outcome emails will be sent to people who applied online and outcome letters will be sent out by second class post to people who applied using a paper form – 16 April 2026
Closing date for exceptional circumstance applications and supplementary information – 2 February 2026
Closing date for receipt of appeal applications from parents who were notified of their outcome on 16 April 2026 – 18 May 2026
From 16 April 2026 you can also view the outcome of your online application by logging into the online application system.
Outcomes will not be given out over the phone or in person at the Council offices.
It is the parent or carer’s responsibility to make a school place application before the deadline. If you are making an application after the closing date, it will be classed as late and your application will be considered according to the dates below.
Outcomes for late applications for schools in other Local Authorities will be made in line with the outcome dates for that Local Authority.
Contacts: Email: schooladmissions@somerset.gov.uk
Tel: Somerset Direct 0300 123 2224
To view our Admissions Policy please click on the links below: