Full details of the Admissions process can be found on the Shropshire Council website:
and set out in the “Parents’ Guide to Education in Shropshire“.
Details of Shropshire Council’s Fair Access Protocol can also be found here: https://new.shropshire.gov.uk/media/6575/fair-access-protocol.pdf
Starting School in Reception
We have two reception classes here at Coleham Badgers and Foxes. The admissions number for this Reception year and future years is 60.
Children can attend primary school from the September following their 4th birthday. If your child’s 4th birthday falls between (1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025) (Date of birth between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021) then they will start school in September 2025.
If your child’s 4th birthday falls between (1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026) (Date of birth between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022) then they will start school in September 2026.
Looking around our school
Choosing a school for your child is an extremely important decision for any parent. We recommend that Parents/Carers visit the “Joining” tab to book an Open Day appointment to visit the school. There is nothing better than seeing the school day in action and getting a real flavour of a typical school day and school atmosphere. We host a range of dates running from September to January for parents with children starting in September.
The Joining section on our website also introduces you to our Early Years Foundation Stage team (Badgers and Foxes Classes) You can watch a series of videos aimed at giving you and your child a real insight into a day at school for our EYFS children.
How to apply for a school place
The Local Authority, Shropshire Council manages the admissions process for all Reception September starters. Applications should be made online via the Shropshire Council website from 2 November 2023 to 15 January 2024. You will be able to select your top 3 preferences of Primary School for your child.
Click the link below:
https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/apply-to-start-or-transfer-school/starting-infant-or-primary-school/
It is helpful to read the Admissions Arrangements below to see the criteria for how the 60 reception places are allocated at Coleham School. This takes into account whether families live in or out of catchment and whether you already have a child at the school.
Allocation of school places
Allocation Day will be in April 2025. Shropshire Council will allocate places and write to all parents notifying them of their allocated school place. We will also write to parents whose children have been allocated a school place at Coleham School and begin the School Induction process.
Starting School Mid Year for Reception to Year 6 children
From 1 September 2024. Shropshire Council will be coordinating and allocating all mid-year requests for places at our school.
If your family is relocating or you wish for your child to move schools then please complete the online application
Synergy – Homepage (shropshire.gov.uk)
Your application will be processed by the School Admissions Team at Shropshire Council in accordance with our school’s oversubscription criteria. You will then be notified via letter of the outcome of your application.
If you are allocated a school place, we will be in touch with you to arrange a visit.
Appeals
Shropshire Council Admissions Team co-ordinate and process all appeals on our behalf.
If you apply for a school place and are advised that there’s no place available you’re entitled to appeal to an independent appeals panel.
Please click the following link below for Appeals information and process:
https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/application-results-and-appeals/appeal-against-allocation-of-school-place/
Admissions Documents
Coleham Catchment Area
Admission Policy 2024-25
Admission Policy 2025-2026