St Bridget's Catholic Primary School

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

ST BRIDGET’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY 2026-2027

St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School was founded by the Catholic Church/ Religious Order to provide education for children of Catholic families. Whenever there are more applications than places available, priority will be given to Catholic children in accordance with the oversubscription criteria listed below. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its trust deed and instrument of government, and seeks at all times to be a witness to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

As a Catholic school, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. At a Catholic school, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all families in the school. We therefore hope that all parents will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the school. This does not affect the right of an applicant who is not Catholic to apply for and be admitted to a place at the school in accordance with these admission arrangements.

The governing body is the admission authority and has responsibility for admissions to this school. The local authority undertakes the co-ordination of admission arrangements during the normal admission round. The admission authority has set the school’s Published Admissions Number (“PAN”) at 30 pupils to be admitted to the Reception Year in the school year which begins in September, 2026.

The admission authority will, where logistically possible, admit twins and all siblings from multiple births where one of the children is the last child ranked within the school’s PAN.

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan

The admission of pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan is dealt with by a completely separate procedure. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan that names the school must be admitted. Where this takes place before the allocation of places under these arrangements this will reduce the number of places available to other children.

Oversubscription Criteria

Where there are more applications for places than the number of places available, places will be offered according to the following order of priority.

1. Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of  St Stephen, First Martyr (the part of the parish formerly referred to as St Bridget.
3. Other Catholic children.
4. Catechumens in the Catholic Church and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome.
5. Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
6. Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
7. Any other children.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

ST BRIDGET’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY 2026-2027

St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School was founded by the Catholic Church/ Religious Order to provide education for children of Catholic families. Whenever there are more applications than places available, priority will be given to Catholic children in accordance with the oversubscription criteria listed below. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its trust deed and instrument of government, and seeks at all times to be a witness to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

As a Catholic school, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. At a Catholic school, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all families in the school. We therefore hope that all parents will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the school. This does not affect the right of an applicant who is not Catholic to apply for and be admitted to a place at the school in accordance with these admission arrangements.

The governing body is the admission authority and has responsibility for admissions to this school. The local authority undertakes the co-ordination of admission arrangements during the normal admission round. The admission authority has set the school’s Published Admissions Number (“PAN”) at 30 pupils to be admitted to the Reception Year in the school year which begins in September, 2026.

The admission authority will, where logistically possible, admit twins and all siblings from multiple births where one of the children is the last child ranked within the school’s PAN.

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (see note 1)

The admission of pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan is dealt with by a completely separate procedure. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan that names the school must be admitted. Where this takes place before the allocation of places under these arrangements this will reduce the number of places available to other children.

Oversubscription Criteria

Where there are more applications for places than the number of places available, places will be offered according to the following order of priority.

1. Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of  St Stephen, First Martyr (the part of the parish formerly referred to as St Bridget.
3. Other Catholic children.
4. Catechumens in the Catholic Church and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome.
5. Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
6. Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
7. Any other children.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

ST BRIDGET’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY 2026-2027

St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School was founded by the Catholic Church/ Religious Order to provide education for children of Catholic families. Whenever there are more applications than places available, priority will be given to Catholic children in accordance with the oversubscription criteria listed below. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its trust deed and instrument of government, and seeks at all times to be a witness to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

As a Catholic school, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. At a Catholic school, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all families in the school. We therefore hope that all parents will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the school. This does not affect the right of an applicant who is not Catholic to apply for and be admitted to a place at the school in accordance with these admission arrangements.

The governing body is the admission authority and has responsibility for admissions to this school. The local authority undertakes the co-ordination of admission arrangements during the normal admission round. The admission authority has set the school’s Published Admissions Number (“PAN”) at 30 pupils to be admitted to the Reception Year in the school year which begins in September, 2026.

The admission authority will, where logistically possible, admit twins and all siblings from multiple births where one of the children is the last child ranked within the school’s PAN.

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (see note 1)

The admission of pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan is dealt with by a completely separate procedure. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan that names the school must be admitted. Where this takes place before the allocation of places under these arrangements this will reduce the number of places available to other children.

Oversubscription Criteria

Where there are more applications for places than the number of places available, places will be offered according to the following order of priority.

1. Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of  St Stephen, First Martyr (the part of the parish formerly referred to as St Bridget.
3. Other Catholic children.
4. Catechumens in the Catholic Church and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome.
5. Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
6. Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
7. Any other children.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

ST BRIDGET’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY 2026-2027

St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School was founded by the Catholic Church/ Religious Order to provide education for children of Catholic families. Whenever there are more applications than places available, priority will be given to Catholic children in accordance with the oversubscription criteria listed below. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its trust deed and instrument of government, and seeks at all times to be a witness to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

As a Catholic school, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. At a Catholic school, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all families in the school. We therefore hope that all parents will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the school. This does not affect the right of an applicant who is not Catholic to apply for and be admitted to a place at the school in accordance with these admission arrangements.

The governing body is the admission authority and has responsibility for admissions to this school. The local authority undertakes the co-ordination of admission arrangements during the normal admission round. The admission authority has set the school’s Published Admissions Number (“PAN”) at 30 pupils to be admitted to the Reception Year in the school year which begins in September, 2026.

The admission authority will, where logistically possible, admit twins and all siblings from multiple births where one of the children is the last child ranked within the school’s PAN.

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (see note 1)

The admission of pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan is dealt with by a completely separate procedure. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan that names the school must be admitted. Where this takes place before the allocation of places under these arrangements this will reduce the number of places available to other children.

Oversubscription Criteria

Where there are more applications for places than the number of places available, places will be offered according to the following order of priority.

1. Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of  St Stephen, First Martyr (the part of the parish formerly referred to as St Bridget.
3. Other Catholic children.
4. Catechumens in the Catholic Church and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome.
5. Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
6. Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
7. Any other children.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

ST BRIDGET’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY 2026-2027

St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School was founded by the Catholic Church/ Religious Order to provide education for children of Catholic families. Whenever there are more applications than places available, priority will be given to Catholic children in accordance with the oversubscription criteria listed below. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its trust deed and instrument of government, and seeks at all times to be a witness to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

As a Catholic school, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. At a Catholic school, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all families in the school. We therefore hope that all parents will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the school. This does not affect the right of an applicant who is not Catholic to apply for and be admitted to a place at the school in accordance with these admission arrangements.

The governing body is the admission authority and has responsibility for admissions to this school. The local authority undertakes the co-ordination of admission arrangements during the normal admission round. The admission authority has set the school’s Published Admissions Number (“PAN”) at 30 pupils to be admitted to the Reception Year in the school year which begins in September, 2026.

The admission authority will, where logistically possible, admit twins and all siblings from multiple births where one of the children is the last child ranked within the school’s PAN.

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (see note 1)

The admission of pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan is dealt with by a completely separate procedure. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan that names the school must be admitted. Where this takes place before the allocation of places under these arrangements this will reduce the number of places available to other children.

Oversubscription Criteria

Where there are more applications for places than the number of places available, places will be offered according to the following order of priority.

1. Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of  St Stephen, First Martyr (the part of the parish formerly referred to as St Bridget.
3. Other Catholic children.
4. Catechumens in the Catholic Church and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome.
5. Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
6. Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
7. Any other children.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

ST BRIDGET’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY 2026-2027

St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School was founded by the Catholic Church/ Religious Order to provide education for children of Catholic families. Whenever there are more applications than places available, priority will be given to Catholic children in accordance with the oversubscription criteria listed below. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its trust deed and instrument of government, and seeks at all times to be a witness to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

As a Catholic school, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. At a Catholic school, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all families in the school. We therefore hope that all parents will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the school. This does not affect the right of an applicant who is not Catholic to apply for and be admitted to a place at the school in accordance with these admission arrangements.

The governing body is the admission authority and has responsibility for admissions to this school. The local authority undertakes the co-ordination of admission arrangements during the normal admission round. The admission authority has set the school’s Published Admissions Number (“PAN”) at 30 pupils to be admitted to the Reception Year in the school year which begins in September, 2026.

The admission authority will, where logistically possible, admit twins and all siblings from multiple births where one of the children is the last child ranked within the school’s PAN.

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (see note 1)

The admission of pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan is dealt with by a completely separate procedure. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan that names the school must be admitted. Where this takes place before the allocation of places under these arrangements this will reduce the number of places available to other children.

Oversubscription Criteria

Where there are more applications for places than the number of places available, places will be offered according to the following order of priority.

1. Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of  St Stephen, First Martyr (the part of the parish formerly referred to as St Bridget.
3. Other Catholic children.
4. Catechumens in the Catholic Church and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome.
5. Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
6. Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
7. Any other children.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

ST BRIDGET’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY 2026-2027

St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School was founded by the Catholic Church/ Religious Order to provide education for children of Catholic families. Whenever there are more applications than places available, priority will be given to Catholic children in accordance with the oversubscription criteria listed below. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its trust deed and instrument of government, and seeks at all times to be a witness to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

As a Catholic school, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. At a Catholic school, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all families in the school. We therefore hope that all parents will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the school. This does not affect the right of an applicant who is not Catholic to apply for and be admitted to a place at the school in accordance with these admission arrangements.

The governing body is the admission authority and has responsibility for admissions to this school. The local authority undertakes the co-ordination of admission arrangements during the normal admission round. The admission authority has set the school’s Published Admissions Number (“PAN”) at 30 pupils to be admitted to the Reception Year in the school year which begins in September, 2026.

The admission authority will, where logistically possible, admit twins and all siblings from multiple births where one of the children is the last child ranked within the school’s PAN.

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (see note 1)

The admission of pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan is dealt with by a completely separate procedure. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan that names the school must be admitted. Where this takes place before the allocation of places under these arrangements this will reduce the number of places available to other children.

Oversubscription Criteria

Where there are more applications for places than the number of places available, places will be offered according to the following order of priority.

1. Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of  St Stephen, First Martyr (the part of the parish formerly referred to as St Bridget.
3. Other Catholic children.
4. Catechumens in the Catholic Church and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome.
5. Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
6. Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
7. Any other children.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.

First Admission to Primary School - Reception Class

September 2027

Primary Admissions 2027-28
Parents of children born on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2027. The online application is available from 1 September 2026 until the closing date of 15 January 2027.
Our ‘Primary Education Brochure 2027-28’ will provide details of the application process and should enable you to estimate your chances of success at being allocated a place at a particular school before submitting your application.
We strongly advise that you read all of the information provided in this booklet before completing your application form.