Admissions
Primary School (Reception class) application deadline: 15th January 2023
We have some places still available in our Reception class for September 2023. If you have a child born between 1st September 2018 and 31st August 2019, 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 [email protected].
We have some places still available in our Reception class for September 2023. If you have a child born between 1st September 2018 and 31st August 2019, 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 [email protected].
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 [email protected] or call 01837 840242 to arrange a tour.
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.
Admissions Portal here: Citizen Portal - Sign in (devon.gov.uk)
There's a step-by-step guide to help here: The step by step guide to normal round admissions in September 2024 – Education and Families (devon.gov.uk)
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 [email protected] or call 01837 840242 to arrange a tour.
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.
Admissions Portal here: Citizen Portal - Sign in (devon.gov.uk)
There's a step-by-step guide to help here: The step by step guide to normal round admissions in September 2024 – Education and Families (devon.gov.uk)
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.
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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 South Tawton Schools Admissions Policy 2023 Proposed South Tawton Schools Admissions Policy 2024 |
