Every Day is an Open Day
At St Mary's we recognise that choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. Children in our care thrive; developing curiosity about their world, a caring attitude to each other and the confidence and courage to feel that they can have a go.
We are happy to talk to you about our school and the admissions procedure and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. If you would like to talk to us about a place please call us on 01666 502275.
Starting in Reception in September 2023
Gloucestershire County Council manages the admissions for all Reception places in Gloucestershire and the online application process for a school place for September 2023 has now closed.
Parents will find out on 17th April which school their child has been allocated a place at and will have one week to accept these places.
There will be a welcome meeting for new parents at 5pm on Tuesday 13th June and we will be holding a number of other transition events for the children and parents between May and July, we look forward to seeing you.
If you haven't applied for a place for your child at a Gloucestershire school but would like one for September 2023 please see the Gloucestershire County Council website for how to submit a late application.
Choosing the schoool for your child is a very important decision and if you are looking for a place for your child for this year please contact us on 01666 502275 to arrange a visit. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have about our school.
Please also have a look at our virtual open day. (It was created for the time when Covid meant we couldn't do in-person visits however it does give you an insight into our school).
The following documents are relevant to the Reception intake into our school for September 2023 intake.
- Admissions Policy 2023 & Supplementary Information Form
- Map - 1.25 mile radius of the school
- Summer Born Information Sheet
- Form to Request Deferred Entry
- Benefice of Tetbury, Beverston, Long Newnton & Shipton Moyne
In-year Admissions
If your child is already in a school and you are intersted in them moving to St Mary's please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please also have a look at our virtual open day which will give you an insight into our school. We currently have spaces available in most year groups.
You are also very welcome to visit the school to have a look around and to meet our Headteacher, Mrs Woolley.
To arrange a visit, ask any questions or to enquire about a place in a particular year group please contact the school office on 01666 502275 or via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We administer our own in-year admissions. If your child is already in a school and you wish to apply for a place for them to transfer to St Mary's please complete this application form and return it This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Paper copies of the application form can be provided upon request.
This advice document, written by Gloucestershire County Council, is also helpful when considering moving your child to a new school.
We will aim to notify you, in writing, as to whether or not we can offer your child a place within 10 days of receiving your application, and at the latest within 15 days.
If we have multiple in-year admissions at the same time and do not have sufficient places for every child who has applied places will be allocated in according to the prioirty order in our Admission Policy.
Appeals
If we are unable to offer your child a place at our school we will inform you of the reason for the refusal and inform you of your right to appeal to an independent panel.
We use Gloucestershire County Council to manage our appeals process. Information on the appeal process is given below.
If you decide to go to appeal and your return an appeal application form to the school it will be passed on to Gloucestershire County Council. You will normally receive a least 10 school days notice of the time and venue of the appeal hearing where you will be able to present your case in person. Decision letters will be sent within 5 working days of the hearing wherever possible.
A decision should be made within 30 school days of receipt of the appeal.
Waiting Lists
If the school is oversubscribed in Reception, a waiting list will be held for (at least) the first school term (ie until December). The waiting list will be prioritised according to the school’s oversubscription criteria.
