Admissions

A visit to the school is highly recommended as you will be able to truly see how your child will learn and thrive in our school's inclusive environment.

We hold regular school tours which can be arranged via the school's main office: 

• Tel: 01344 622118
• email: main@southascotvillageschool.org.uk

At South Ascot Village School our admissions are held by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) through Achieving for Children (AfC). 

School Admissions - Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

September 2025 Entry

Coordination for September 2025 entry will open on Monday 11 November 2024.

Primary School Admissions covers those pupils starting at either:

• Primary or First school at the beginning of Reception - born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021.

Children in England can take up a full-time school place in a Reception class in the September following their fourth birthday, but there is no requirement for them to be in full-time education until the start of the school term following their fifth birthday. An application must  still be made at the correct time even if you wish to delay OR defer your child's entry. Full details will be published in the online Admission into Primary School September 2025 guide

Applications are open between 11 November 2024 and 15th January 2025.

Key Dates for Admission 2025

Process	Date
Application opening date	11 November 2024
Application closing date	15 January 2025
Extended deadline for exceptional circumstances	31 January 2025
National Offer Day	17 April 2025
Processing of late applications begins	18 April 2025
Deadline to respond to a school place offer	3 May 2025
Deadline to submit a late application to be considered in the second round of allocations	3 May 2025
Offers to late applicants and allocations from waiting lists for all applicants	23 May 2025

Changing school mid-year

The Admissions Team at AfC is now operating a call back service only. Priority will be given to calls where the information is not available on the website or in the Guide to In Year Admissions.

Full details of the in-year application process can be found in the Guide to In-Year Admissions. Please take the time to read this carefully to make sure you are applying to the appropriate admissions authority when submitting your application.

You can apply for an in-year transfer if you would like your child to change schools or join a school outside the normal application round.  This normally applies if:

• You have moved into the area and do not currently have a school place for your child;
• You have moved within the area and want to transfer your child to a closer school;
• You have recently moved to the UK from abroad;
• You wish to transfer your child from their current school to another school for any other reason;

We will normally write to you within 10 to 14 school days via email to confirm the outcome of your application. If you wish to apply for a non-Royal Borough School you must contact the local authority for which the school belongs for information about how to apply.

Applications for Community Schools

We will need the following information from you when applying:

• Names of preferred school(s);
• Your child's name and date of birth;
• Your contact details and email address;

Depending on your responses you may be required to attach additional documents.  For example:

• Proof of address;
• Proof of sale and completion on new property;
• Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan;
• If you are moving from overseas you must provide evidence that you are entitled to remain in the UK; We would accept a copy of the visas for you and your child.

Click here to apply

AfC Admission Arrangements 2025-26