Admissions
Consultation on the Draft Admissions Policies for Priorswood Primary School 2026/27
Admissions authorities are required to consult on their admission arrangements whenever a change to the arrangements is proposed, or if no changes are proposed, every 7 years. As such the Cabot Learning Federation is consulting on the admissions arrangements for the above school, for students joining from September 2026.
The consultation period will run from 5th December 2024 to 24th January 2024
Priorswood Primary School is a Primary Academy.
The academy is consulting on various changes including oversubscription criteria and wording to make Policies clear and relevant and aligned with CLF admissions.
A copy of the full draft policy can be found below.
Any comments on or objections to the proposals can be made during the stated period to Elizabeth Tincknell, Head of Governance for the Cabot Learning Federation. The email address for correspondence is Governance@clf.uk or in writing to Elizabeth Tincknell, Federation House, King’s Oak Academy, Brook Road, Bristol, BS15 4JT.
Our Admissions Policies and Application Form can be downloaded below.
We welcome enquiries from parents of students who require primary school education and are considering a transfer to Priorswood Primary School. Parents who express an interest are invited to contact the school to arrange a tour with the Headteacher. The Admission Limits for each of our current year groups as of 1st September 2024 are as follows:
| Year Group | Admission Limit | Currently on Roll |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 30 | 24 |
| Year 2 | 30 | 29 |
| Year 3 | 30 | 30 |
| Year 4 | 30 | 30 |
| Year 5 | 30 | 28 |
| Year 6 | 30 | 25 |
The admission limits will be reviewed in readiness for the start of each academic year.
Applications should be made to the school directly. In Year Application forms are available on our website below or from the school office.
Appeals Process
Should your application for a place be refused and you would like to appeal against this decision, please follow the link below for more information on how to do this:
Starting School in Reception Year
If you require a place for a child who is due to start school, follow this link to the Somerset County Council website: http://www.somerset.gov.uk/education-learning-and-schools/choosing-a-school/apply-to-start-school/
You will need to apply for a Reception school place by a date in the middle of January for the following September when they will start school. There is an option to complete the form online and this is usually the easiest option. You will also be notified of the outcome online which means you hear a little sooner than if you receive a reply by post. Parents usually find out which school their child has been placed in on 16th April.
Nursery
To apply for a place in our Nursery (for pupils from the age of 2) please contact the Nursery directly on 01823 282169. Visits are warmly welcomed and again can be booked with the office.