Admissions
Primary School (Reception class) application deadline: 15th January 2022
We have some places still available in our Reception class for September 2021. If you have a child born between 1st September 2016 and 31st August 2017, then do not delay in making an application to South Tawton Primary School. Please pass on this message to parents you know.
You can apply online at www.devon.gov.uk/admissiononline or if you have any access issues, please call the Education Helpline on 0345 1551019 or email admissions@devon.gov.uk.
We have some places still available in our Reception class for September 2021. If you have a child born between 1st September 2016 and 31st August 2017, then do not delay in making an application to South Tawton Primary School. Please pass on this message to parents you know.
You can apply online at www.devon.gov.uk/admissiononline or if you have any access issues, please call the Education Helpline on 0345 1551019 or email admissions@devon.gov.uk.
Thank you for considering South Tawton Primary School for your child!
Please read the information on our website to give you a flavour of all the wonderful things that happen at our school! If you would like to visit the school, please email admin@southtawton.org.uk or call 01837 840242 to arrange a tour.
We will be holding tours for parents interested in September 22 admission on Monday 22nd November at 2pm and Friday 26th November 9:15 2021. If you would like to attend either of these tours please email admin@southtawton.org.uk or call 01837 840242. If you cannot make these dates, but will still like to visit, please let us know.
We hold open days every term, please contact the administrator for details of upcoming dates.
We welcome pupils from two to 11 years old, and invite parents and pupils to visit our school at any time.
The following links and resources will help you apply for a place for your child, whether for a September start or in year applications.
All school admissions and applications are handled by Devon County Council and you can find out lots more information on their website by clicking the button below. To apply, you will need to register with the Devon Citizens Portal, where you can also apply for two-year old funding and free school meals.
Admissions Information
Please read the information on our website to give you a flavour of all the wonderful things that happen at our school! If you would like to visit the school, please email admin@southtawton.org.uk or call 01837 840242 to arrange a tour.
We will be holding tours for parents interested in September 22 admission on Monday 22nd November at 2pm and Friday 26th November 9:15 2021. If you would like to attend either of these tours please email admin@southtawton.org.uk or call 01837 840242. If you cannot make these dates, but will still like to visit, please let us know.
We hold open days every term, please contact the administrator for details of upcoming dates.
We welcome pupils from two to 11 years old, and invite parents and pupils to visit our school at any time.
The following links and resources will help you apply for a place for your child, whether for a September start or in year applications.
All school admissions and applications are handled by Devon County Council and you can find out lots more information on their website by clicking the button below. To apply, you will need to register with the Devon Citizens Portal, where you can also apply for two-year old funding and free school meals.
Admissions Information
School Admissions Code 2021 – what you need to know The School Admissions Code 2021 (“the Code”) was recently published by the Department for Education (DfE) following a consultation exercise in summer 2020. The Code came into force on 1 September 2021.
Looked after/previously looked after children
The 2014 Code requires admission authorities to give top priority in their oversubscription criteria to looked after children and previously looked after children who had ceased to be looked after due to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order having been made in respect of them. This priority was limited to previously looked after children in England.
Paragraph 1.7 of the Code expands the definition of previously looked after children to include those children who were in state care outside of England but who were then adopted. State care is further defined as being in the care of public authorities, religious authorities or other organisations that act in the public benefit and could encompass a wide range of institutions. Given that the tasks of determining whether a child meets this definition will fall to admission authorities, the DfE have stated that additional non-statutory guidance will be provided to assist. It will be important for admission authorities to review this guidance when available and be clear on what evidence is required to assess applications.
Applications from overseas
More information can be found here.
Looked after/previously looked after children
The 2014 Code requires admission authorities to give top priority in their oversubscription criteria to looked after children and previously looked after children who had ceased to be looked after due to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order having been made in respect of them. This priority was limited to previously looked after children in England.
Paragraph 1.7 of the Code expands the definition of previously looked after children to include those children who were in state care outside of England but who were then adopted. State care is further defined as being in the care of public authorities, religious authorities or other organisations that act in the public benefit and could encompass a wide range of institutions. Given that the tasks of determining whether a child meets this definition will fall to admission authorities, the DfE have stated that additional non-statutory guidance will be provided to assist. It will be important for admission authorities to review this guidance when available and be clear on what evidence is required to assess applications.
Applications from overseas
More information can be found here.
You can read our Admissions policies and over-subscription criteria here:
South Tawton School Admissions Policy 2021
South Tawton School Admissions Policy 2022
Supplementary Information Form
DRAFT South Tawton Schools Admissions Policy 2023
South Tawton School Admissions Policy 2021
South Tawton School Admissions Policy 2022
Supplementary Information Form
DRAFT South Tawton Schools Admissions Policy 2023
