Admissions for September 2022 - Reception

Your child will receive an offer of a school place for either Faringdon Infant School or Faringdon Junior School for Reception entry in September 2022. Faringdon Infant School has an admission number of 60 children and Faringdon Junior School has an admission number of 60 children for this cohort.

When the two schools convert to become Primary Schools for September 2022, following the planned build of a new site for Faringdon Infant School, your child will then attend whichever school their offer is for. 

Faringdon Infant School will be called Folly View Primary School

Faringdon Junior School will be called The Elms Primary School

General Admissions Information

On this page you will find full details of our school admissions policy, including our criteria for admissions, how to apply for a place at our school and our oversubscription criteria. You will also find information about how you can find out more about our admissions policy and how to appeal if you are unhappy with the school place you are offered for your child.

Admissions amendment to be applied from September 2021

In June 2021the DfE provided guidance around internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC), to be adopted and applied from September 2021.  The Board of Trustees adopted this amendment in June 2021 for implementation.  Please find the guidance below, to be read in conjunction with our Admissions policy.

Our September Admissions 22/23 number is 60 

Admissions 2022

Is your child 3 or 4 years old?

If your child is born on or between 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2018, you need to apply for a place at Infant/Primary school.

You must apply even if your child is presently attending the Sunflower Nursery.

Places at the school are at a premium. Please apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment by missing the deadline.

Closing date is 15th January 2022. 

You can apply online at: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions. It is quick, easy and secure. If you do not have access to the internet you can collect a hard copy of the admissions form from the school office.

For help and information go to the website or email admissions.schools@oxfordshire.gov.uk or telephone 01865 815175.