Admissions
Overview
A warm welcome and thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at Shaw C of E Primary School.
Shaw Church of England Primary School is committed to creating a happy, positive environment where all children thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
On this page, you can find information about how to apply for a place, in-year admissions, open events, and what to expect for your child’s first days at the school.
Proposed Primary Admissions Policy 2025/26 and 2026/27
There is a requirement for our Trust, which is its own admitting authority to consult upon their forthcoming admission arrangements, as laid out in School Admissions Code - September 2021.
The White Horse Federation is carrying out consultation in relation to our Primary school's Admissions Arrangements for 2025/26 and 2026/27.
We wish to consult on the proposed changes within the 2025/26 Admissions Policy, so these come into effect from September 2025:
Primary PAN's
Oxfordshire - West Kidlington Primary School - decrease of PAN from 60 to 30
Swindon - Grange Infant School - Decrease of PAN from 90 to 60
Swindon - Grange Junior School - Decrease of PAN from 90 - 60
The consultation period is now open and will end on the Wednesday 11th December 2024.
Please review our Proposed Primary Admissions policy attached. If you wish to raise any concerns or have any questions, please contact: [email protected] before the consultation end date.
A copy of this "proposed" policy will be published on both our Trust and Primary school's websites.
How to Apply
Admissions to the school are coordinated by Wiltshire County Council, and your application can be completed and submitted online. Click the button below to visit the Wiltshire County Council applications website for the application form and further details.
If you would like your child to join our school, Please contact our school office to find out more.
For advice about the application process, please contact: [email protected]
Visit our School
In the meantime, why not watch our school tour video below:
In-Year Admissions
Shaw C of E Primary School welcomes students joining us at any time of year. If you currently live outside of the local area, you can find more information about transferring to a local school by clicking the button below.
APPLY ONLINE VIA WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
You can also contact our school office for more information about in-year transfers.
New Starters - What to Expect
Every child’s start to school life is a vitally important period. At Shaw Cof E Primary School, we do everything we can to make it a smooth, happy, and positive experience. Our early years team place a strong focus on assisting children with the transition from home to school life.
As part of this, visits to school from local nurseries are arranged in the Summer Term. You can also visit our reception transition page for lots more information and a welcome from our staff!
Government guidance permitting, we plan to hold a Teddy Bears' picnic where the children who will be joining us in September and a parent can join us with their teddy for a picnic.