Admissions

Prospective Parents/Carers

We warmly welcome visits from prospective families.
Please contact Mrs Jo Sykes in the school office (01225 782388) to arrange a convenient time.

As a Voluntary Controlled (VC) school in Wiltshire, the Local Authority (Wiltshire Council) manages admissions. Our Pupil Admission Number (PAN) is 30, set according to building size and facilities.

Applications follow the Wiltshire process:

Secondary applications deadline: 31st October 2023
Primary applications deadline: 15th January 2024
Apply online at: Wiltshire Admissions

For children with an EHCP, please contact your child’s SEND lead worker or Wiltshire Council SEND Services (01225 718095).

Children Joining Years 1–6 (In-Year Transfers)

If your child is transferring mid-year:

See Wiltshire LA guidance: “Apply for an In-Year Transfer.”
Moves not linked to relocation should first be discussed with your current school.
Application forms must be completed fully. We will contact your child’s current and previous Headteachers before confirming a transfer.

Staverton belongs to a local collaboration of 22 schools committed to ensuring smooth transitions and the best outcomes for children.

New Reception Children

Parents and School – a Partnership

Children learn most in the years before starting school. Please let us know of any concerns or information that will help us support your child. Teachers are available at the end of the day for queries, and you’ll have a meeting about 3 weeks after your child starts.

Induction Arrangements

Since 2011, children may start full days at the beginning of the school year regardless of birth month.

The School Day

Arrival: from 8:35am (school starts 8:45am)
Morning snack: fruit/veg provided at 10:40am
Lunch: 12:15pm (packed or school meal, children may sit with friends)
Home time: 3:15pm (children are handed over individually—please notify the teacher if someone else will collect your child)

What Your Child Needs

Reading bag
P.E. kit: daps, shorts, blue/white shirt, joggers for cold weather
Uniform: blue sweatshirt/cardigan, blue or white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt, white/grey socks
Packed lunch (no sweets, glass bottles, or fizzy drinks)

👉 Please label everything with your child’s name.