Admissions

Please note, access to mainstream places does not give priority to the Complex Needs Resource Base.

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Admissions Consultation

Consultation on Admission Arrangements for Wansdyke School for 2027-2028

Notice is hereby given in accordance with legislation that the Academy Council, as the admission authority for Wansdyke School, is formally consulting on its proposed admission arrangements and criteria for admission in the school year 2027-2028.

The consultation will run for a minimum of six weeks, beginning on 10th November 2025 and closing at midnight on 22nd December, 2025

Proposed Changes: No changes are proposed; this consultation is part of the statutory seven-year cycle.

How to View the Arrangements: The full proposed admission arrangements can be found here. If you require a printed copy, please contact the school office admin@wansdyke.wilts.sch.uk

How to Respond: Comments on the proposed arrangements should be sent to the school by the closing date. Responses can be submitted:

• In writing to the school office
• By email to admin@wansdyke.wilts.sch.uk

Admissions-Policy-2027-28.docxAdmissions-Policy-2027-28.docx

All comments will be considered before the policy is determined by the Academy Council.

Signed,
Nick Taylor
Chair of the Academy Council

Early Years Children – September intake

Our planned admission number in mainstream is 30.

We strongly recommend a visit prior to completing your application form. Please call 01380 725234 to arrange an appointment. We look forward to meeting you and showing you our school.

The deadline for applications is the 15th January of the academic year in which your child is due to start school for the first time.

Please be very clear on your application regarding the admissions criteria. Appeals against an admission will be based solely on the information you have provided.

The school cannot legally admit more than 30 pupils (unless highly exceptional circumstances).  

Appeals for EYFS places cost the school a significant amount of money each year to hold.

Admissions-Policy-2025-26.pdf

Admissions Policy-2026-27.pdf

You must apply via Wiltshire Council on: Admissions

Catchment Map - please see our catchment streets highlighted in pink

If you wish your child to defer their start it is a slightly different process. For further information can be found on the Wiltshire Council website:

Wiltshire Council School Admissions: When should my child start school?

In Year Transfers and Transferring from Another School

We can only offer places if we have fewer than 30 children in the class, except in exceptional circumstances.  Please call the headteacher to discuss if you believe this might be the case. All applications are made through Wiltshire Council. You must apply for a place through Wiltshire Council before you can go on the waiting list.

Complex Needs Resource Base

We have a 28 place unit

Children wishing to attend the Complex Needs Resource Base must be allocated their place by the Council and they must have an EHCP which specifically names our Resource Base. If you wish to discuss this further then please contact Mrs Kirsty Newlove (Complex Needs Resource Base Manager).

Wansdyke School catchment area is below