Admissions

We warmly welcome you to visit our wonderful school to see what we can offer.

Please ring the school office on 01225 754354 to arrange a convenient time to see the school in action and meet us.

School admissions, whether for a place when a child starts school in reception year, or for a transfer from another school during their school career (in-year transfer), are co-ordinated by Wiltshire Council.

For more information and to apply for a place visit: 

Wiltshire admissionsA full-time school place is available for children from the September following their 4th birthday in our Reception class. Children born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021 will be admitted to school September 2025.

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 after their fifth birthday.

If parents wish to delay the entry of their child to school, please contact us directly to discuss this and also consult the following information:

Wiltshire information about early, deferred and delayed entry

Deadline for Application for Admission to Reception Year in September 2025

Applications for Reception Year entry for the academic year starting September 2025 need to be formally registered with the Local Authority School Admissions Team at Wiltshire Council by noon on 15th January 2025. Please see our admissions policy for more information about the process.

Please come and visit our school if you are interested in us as we recognise that this is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child; this can be arranged through the school office. We are always happy to meet with new families.

Applications Outside the Normal Admissions Round

In-year applications for the school year 2024-2025 outside the normal admissions round (e.g. children moving into the area or children wishing to transfer from another school to West Ashton Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School should be made directly to the Local Authority Admissions Team at Wiltshire Council . Please do come and visit our school first as we would love to meet you; this can be arranged through the school office.

Admissions Policy

The full admissions policy can be downloaded from the policy tab.  Our policy is (while there are adequate places in each year group) to offer a place to all applicants irrespective of gender, religion, ethnicity, country of origin, disability or academic ability.

Our school participates in the Local Authority's Fair Access Protocol.

Where our school is named in a child's Statement of Special Educational Needs, the governing body recognises a duty to admit the child to the school.

Where parents wish to be given preference on the grounds of their faith within their application for a place at our school they should complete the school's supplementary information form (SIF) which is available below or from the school office. This form must be completed and returned to the school together with documentary evidence by 15th January 2025, if it is to be considered during the admissions process. Confirmation of status may be requested from the relevant priest or pastor.

Over-subscription criteria

A full list of the over-subscription criteria can be found in our Admissions Policy on the policies page under the Key Documents tab.

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.

2025/26

Our Governors have considered admissions for 2025/26 and will admit a PAN of 16 pupils. Any comments can be directed to the Chair of Governors via admin@westashton.wilts.sch.uk or direct to our school office in writing.

Click here to see our admission policies and supplementary information