Admissions
Wallscourt Farm Academy admits up to 60 children into Reception each year. If we receive 60 or fewer applications, every child who applies will be offered a place.
To apply for a Reception place for the 2027-28 school year, you will need to complete a Common Application Form (CAF). If you live in South Gloucestershire, you should submit your application directly to South Gloucestershire Council. You can do this online at www.southglos.gov.uk/admissions, or by filling in the form in the “Admission to School” booklet (available from the Council).
If you need help, you can contact the Admissions Team on 01454 868008 or email cis@southglos.gov.uk.
If you live outside South Gloucestershire, you should apply through your own local council, even if you are applying for a place at Wallscourt Farm Primary Academy. Your application will then be shared with the relevant local authority.
Over‑subscription criteria
If we receive more applications than places available, places will be allocated using the criteria below. These are listed in order of priority and apply to all applications received by the published closing date. For more detail, please refer to our Admissions Policy found within the policy tab.
- Children in care or who were previously in care
- Children with a sibling already attending the school
- Distance from the school (priority given to those living closest)
- Tie-breaker arrangements
Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) are allocated places through a separate process and are not included in the criteria above. Please speak with your EHCP Co-ordinator for support or read more within our Admission Policy.
Waiting lists
We keep a waiting list for each year group. If there are more applications than places available, a waiting list will be in place until the end of Term 2, after which it will close.
The waiting list is managed by the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF). If your child is not offered a place, you can ask for their name to be added to the waiting list.
Children are placed on the waiting list based on the over-subscription criteria – not on how early the request is made. If a place becomes available, it will be offered to the child at the top of the list in line with these criteria.
Children of multiple births
If the last available place is offered to one child from a multiple birth (such as twins), we will work to support the family. The additional child or children will be considered under the admissions criteria, including exceptions where infant class size rules apply.
Late applications
Applications received after the closing date are considered late and are not usually included in the first round of offers. However, the CLF will look at the reasons for the delay and may still consider the application alongside those received on time in certain circumstances.
In-year admissions
If you move into the area during the school year, or you already live in South Gloucestershire and would like to apply for a place, you will need to complete an in-year application form.
This form can be used to apply to any school in South Gloucestershire and is available at: www.southglos.gov.uk/admissions
You can also contact South Gloucestershire Council on 01454 868008 for advice.
Places offered during the school year are allocated in line with the school’s published admissions criteria.
