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When can my child start school?
Most children start school in the September following their fourth birthday. However, by law a child does not have to start school until the term following their fifth birthday.
| Child’s birthday | Start school |
|---|---|
| 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021 | September 2025 |
| 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022 | September 2026 |
| 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023 | September 2027 |
All reception age children are offered full time places when they start at our school. If parents want their child to attend part time from September or to delay entry until later on in the academic year, please contact us directly to arrange this.
More information about finding a primary school place can be found in the comprehensive guide below.
How to apply for a place at this school
Our planned admission number (PAN) in each year group is 30.
For children due to start school in September 2025, you must apply through Wiltshire Council for a school place for your child by midnight on 15th January 2025.
Wiltshire residents
In the event of oversubscription, we will apply our Admissions Policy's criteria for determining priority of admission.
Click here to see all our policies, including our Admissions Policies
New Close Primary School reserves the right to request parents to verify their child’s birth date by producing a birth certificate or other official document.
In Year Transfers and transferring from another school
Click here to visit the online application form for in year transferTo transfer your child to a school outside Wiltshire, you should contact the admissions authority for the new school to clarify the admissions process.
Applications from service personnel moving into Wiltshire
Parents are advised to attach proof of their posting to the transfer application form and a letter of support from the commanding officer if the posting note does not indicate the housing arrangements.
If your child will be starting school in September with the normal round of admissions, parents must send proof of their posting to the county.
Arrangements for the admission of children with an Education Health and Care Plan
Please contact the SEND team at Wiltshire Council by phone:
Arrangements for the admission of pupils with disabilities
Upon notification of a forthcoming admission of a pupil with disabilities, the school liaises with parents, the child’s current school or nursery and, where appropriate, external agencies in order to provide a good transition into our school.
Arrangements for the Appeals Procedure
Main Round Applications
Parents have a right of appeal to an independent panel against any decision made by or on behalf of the Admissions Authority as to the school which education is to be provided for their child.
First round appeals
For applications received from 1 September 2024 - 15 January 2025, and for offers made on National Offer Date, appeals must be received by the Local Authority no later than 14 May 2025.
Second round appeals
For applications received from 16 January 2025 - 25 April 2025 and for offers made on 23 May 2025, appeals will be heard as soon as possible.
Third round appeals
For applications received after the 25 April 2025 and for offers made after 27 June 2025, appeals will be heard as soon as possible.
All appeals will be heard in accordance with the timescales which have been determined and are explained in the School Admissions Appeals Code.
Parents who have appealed unsuccessfully can reapply for a place at the same school in a later academic year and have a right of appeal if unsuccessful.
Where there have been material changes in circumstances in the same academic year and a repeat application is considered and again refused, the parents will have the right to a fresh appeal.
Please note appeals are only heard in term time.
Appeals Procedure - In-Year Transfer Applications
Parents have a right of appeal to an independent panel against any decision made by or on behalf of the Admissions Authority as to the school which education is to be provided for their child.
All appeals will be heard in accordance with the timescales which have been determined and are explained in the School Admissions Appeals Code.
Information about the appeal procedure will be provided where a place at one or more of the preferred schools has been refused. Parents should visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk or contact the Customer Services Team (01225 713010) to obtain an appeals form which should be returned to the Democratic and Members Service team (D&M) at County Hall, Trowbridge. The clerk to the appeals panel will be provided by the D&M Service team.
Parents who have appealed unsuccessfully can reapply for a place at the same school in a later academic year and have a right of appeal if unsuccessful.
Where there have been material changes in circumstances in the same academic year and a repeat application is considered and again refused, the parents will have the right to a fresh appeal.
Please note appeals are only heard in term time.
