Admissions

All admissions are administered by Dudley School Admissions Service. You can find the link to it below.

We follow the arrangements determined by Dudley MBC as outlined in this document below.

We do welcome visits to school. Mrs Shepherd really enjoys sharing our school with prospective pupils and parents.

If you would like to visit please contact the School Office on

01384 818660, who will make an appointment for you. 

Reception Intake for September 2023

Reminder - Primary Reception Intake September 2023

In Dudley children start primary school the September after their 4th birthday. The law states all children must start school by the beginning of the term after their 5th birthday.  

Please click on the link below for more information on how to apply:

https://www.dudley.gov.uk/residents/learning-and-school/school-information/school-admissions/primary-reception-intake/

Important dates for Reception Intake 2023

  • Online application available - 1 October 2022
  • Return date for paper application forms - 15 January 2023 by 5pm*
  • Return date for online applications - 15 January 2023 by midnight*
  • Decision emails to parents - 17 April 2023 after 2pm
  • Decision letters to parents - 17 April 2023 by 2nd class post
  • Appeals to be heard - June/July 2023

* Failure to return your form/apply by this date may affect the outcome of your application.

Attendance at a nursery attached to a primary school will not guarantee admission to that particular primary school or give any advantage to the pupil in the admissions process.