Admissions - Join our family!
Admissions Arrangements
We know that choosing a school is a big decision for any parent and that the process of school admissions can be confusing. We hope that the information provided below, outlines some of the basic details and helps to make the process of transition as smooth and seamless as possible for you. We are here to help you as much as we can. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and ask to speak to our Admissions Officer, Ms Alder.
Our arrangements for school admissions are determined by The Good Shepherd Trust. Further information on this process can be found here.
Admissions Policies
Applying for a place - September 2024
September Admissions:
You should receive information leaflets from your child's current preschool or infant school in the autumn term prior to your child’s admission to Year 3. If you do not receive one, you can contact Surrey County Council contact centre on 0300 200 1004.
Admissions Booklets for all Surrey Schools can be found here.
The Local Authority prefer parents to apply online and you can do so by following this link. If you have any queries, you should call: 0300 200 1004.
However, if you do need a paper form, please collect a leaflet containing the telephone number from your current preschool or infant school provider. If you want a receipt for your application, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope and the School Admissions Team will acknowledge safe receipt of your form, once they have received it.
All applications must be made to the Local Authority directly. Guidance on completing the application form can be found here.
The Weald encompasses the ecclesiastical parishes of St Mary Magdalene at South Holmwood, St John the Baptist at Capel and St Peter’s Church at Newdigate. Maps showing these boundaries can be found on this webpage, in our school office or you can visit the parishfinder site here.
This link will take you to a useful booklet on 'Getting Ready for School'.
Admissions Appeals
Information on your right and how to appeal a declined admissions application, can be found here.
Appeals resulting from in year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
Appellants will be given at least 10 clear school days’ notice of the appeal hearing date.
Appellants will be sent a copy of the school’s case 7 clear working days in advance of the hearing.
If an appellant wishes to submit further evidence which was not included with their initial appeal, it must be received no later than 5pm on the day preceding 3 clear working days before the appeal hearing date.
The Appeal Panel must decide whether any additional evidence or information received after this date may be considered, taking into account its significance and the effect of a possible need to adjourn the hearing.
In Year Admissions
If you wish for your child to join The Weald family outside of the normal admissions round, you should apply to the Local Authority directly.
A link to make an in-year admissions application and guidance on completing the application form can be found here.
New Capel and Ockley Parish Boundary Map
Frequently Asked Questions
How are places allocated?
You should refer to our school's admissions policy for details of how places are allocated. You should complete the Surrey County Council parental preference form either online or on paper by the published deadline (see above). The Council will then allocate places according to the arrangements described in the school's admissions policy.
When do I hear about school places?
Surrey County Council will send out offer letters.
What happens next?
You need to complete the slip accompanying your offer letter and return it to your determined school, together with the following identification:-
- Copy of the parent’s most recent council tax statement for proof of their current address. (for ALL school applications).
Once this is done and you have accepted the school place you have been offered, your chosen school will contact you with all the Induction arrangements.