Applications

An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the usual admission round. An application should be made to the school by completing the in-year admissions application form (link below) and returning it to office@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk along with, where appropriate, any supporting evidence.

You are strongly encouraged to arrange a visit to the school either on one of the open days marked in the school calendar or contact Miss Byrne in the school office on 01225 752006 or office@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk to arrange an appointment. 

All applications will be considered by the governing body and a place offered if one is available. Where there are places available but there are more applications than places, the published oversubscription criteria, as set out in the admission arrangements for the year, will be applied.

Parents are advised to read the admission arrangements carefully before making their application. If your application is unsuccessful, you will be given the opportunity to join a waiting list and you have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel. You will be advised of the outcome of your application in writing as soon as possible.

Whilst applicants must be informed of the outcome of their application within 15 school days of receipt, the aim will be to notify applicants of the outcome of their application within 10 school days of receipt. If you have any questions in relation to in-year admissions, please contact the school office.

Policies

The schools Admissions policies are shown below:

Proposed Admission arrangements for 2026-27 - Consultation Only

The governing body of St John's Primary School are consulting on their proposed admission arrangements for the 2026-27 school year. Proposed changes from the existing arrangements include:

1. The introduction of new oversubscription criteria for:

   • Children who are a member of an Eastern Christian Church
     - Children of another Christian denomination
     - Children of another faith
     - Children of a member of School staff, within each category.

2. The introduction of a new Supplementary Information Form to (help process applications from those applying under the religious and/or staff categories).

3. A new In-Year application form (reflecting the above new criteria, for those applying for admission ‘In-year’ i.e. during the school year and not at the start of the Reception Year)

4. The use of a random number generator to help rank applicants, rather than drawing lots.

5. A revised definition of home address to include any address where the child spends any part of the school week.

Comments are not being sought on the rest of the arrangements.

You are invited to provide any comments you may wish for consideration on the proposed arrangements by 12.00pm Noon on 20 December 2024. Final arrangements will be determined by 28 February 2025 and will appear on the school/trust website by 15 March 2025.

Comments should be sent to the Co-Vice Chair of Governors dmarr@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk or St John's Primary School, Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, BA14 9EA.

Catchment Area

Please click below to view the catchment area for St John's school.

Timeline for Admission Appeals

• For applications for in-year admissions, appeals must be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

The information on the webpage was last updated : 12th October 2024