St John and St Nicolas Schools Federation
Admissions
Both of our schools are voluntary aided, meaning that they are their own admissions authorities. However, admissions are co-ordinated by the local authority. Parents should apply for admission through the local authority (https://info.westberks.gov.uk/primaryadmissions).
Our main admissions points are Nursery and Reception (St John's) and Year 3 (St Nicolas). All St John's Year 2 parents must apply for a Year 3 place, even if they want their child to go to St Nic's.
| DATES | |
|---|---|
| Closing date for applications (send directly to West Berkshire LA | 15 January 2027 |
| National Allocation Day - offers made to parents | 16 April 2027 |
| Closing date for parents to return offer of acceptance to school | 7 May 2027 |
| Deadline for receipt of appeal form (20 school days from allocation day) |
15 May 2027 (appeals will be accepted after this date, however they may be heard with late application appeals) |
| Appeals will be heard between(must be heard within 40 school days of deadline to lodge appeal) | in June and July |
| Late Applications | Parents will be given 20 school days to return* their completed appeal forms. From this date* appeals will be heard within 40 school days |
| Later Applications (those received very late in the Summer Term) | Parents will be given 20 school days to return* their completed appeal forms. From this date* appeals will be heard within 30 school days |
Nursery Admissions
We still have spaces available in our Nursery class
If your child was born between 01 September 2023 and 31 December 2023 please complete and return the application form as soon as possible.
Our nursery places are fully funded for 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday (term time) for 3 hours per morning
For further information please see our Nursery Admissions Policy:
- Nursery Admissions September 2025 to August 2026
- Nursery Admissions September 2026 to August 2027
- Nursery Admissions September 2027 to August 2028
Reception Admissions
Admissions arrangements for Reception entry in 2025-26: