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 2024 Entry

Entry will open on Saturday 11 November 2023.

Primary School Admissions covers those pupils starting at either:

• Primary or First school at the beginning of Reception - Born between 01/09/2019 to 31/08/2020.
• Junior school at the beginning of Year 3 - Born between 01/09/2016 to 31/08/2017.

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 2024 guide

Applications are open between Saturday 11 November 2023 and Monday 15 January 2024.

Key Dates for Admission 2024

Closing date for on time applications is 15 January 2024

Applications open 10 November 2023

Deadline to submit on time applications Including Supplementary Information Forms (SIFs) and social and medical applications

15 January 2024

Extended deadline for exceptional circumstances and changes of address. For applications that could not be submitted on time due to exceptional circumstances (proof must be provided) and changes of addresses to be considered in the first round of allocations

31 January 2024

National Offer Day

Online applicants will be sent an email informing them of the outcome. Paper form applicants will be sent a letter via 1st class post if no email address was provided.

16 April 2024

Deadline to respond to school place offer

3 May 2024

Deadline to submit late application to be considered in the second round of allocations. Applications received after this date will only be processed after the second round of applications is complete.

3 May 2024

Deadline to submit appeals to be heard in first round. These dates are for appeals heard by RBWM services. Own admitting authority schools’ dates may vary.

20 May 2024

Second round of allocations. Further offers will be made from the waiting list as places become

available for all applicants.

22 May 2024

Main round of appeals is heard July/August 2024

Start of autumn term

Exact date and times to be advised by schools. September 2024

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 2024-25