Admissions
Overview
A warm welcome and thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at our primary school.
We would love to get to know your child. West Kidlington offers a warm, caring environment where children thrive. We work to provide all pupils with a solid academic footing, which ensures that every child reaches their full potential, especially in the key areas of literacy, numeracy, science, and ICT. Our school also aims to help children develop as people, secure in knowing who they are and what they want from life. Our teaching philosophy is simple: we aim to combine the best of tried-and-tested methodology with new and innovative ways of teaching.
West Kidlington’s Ofsted inspection in 2019 recognised these strengths, with an overall effectiveness rating of Good with Outstanding personal development.
On this page, you can find information about how to apply for a place, in-year admissions, open events, and what to expect for your child’s first days at the school.
Primary Admission Policies
Proposed Primary Admissions Policy 2025/26 and 2026/27
There is a requirement for our Trust, which is its own admitting authority to consult upon their forthcoming admission arrangements, as laid out in School Admissions Code - September 2021.
The White Horse Federation is carrying out consultation in relation to our Primary school's Admissions Arrangements for 2025/26 and 2026/27.
We wish to consult on the proposed changes within the 2025/26 Admissions Policy, so these come into effect from September 2025:
Primary PAN's
Oxfordshire - West Kidlington Primary School - decrease of PAN from 60 to 30
Swindon - Grange Infant School - Decrease of PAN from 90 to 60
Swindon - Grange Junior School - Decrease of PAN from 90 - 60
The consultation period is now open and will end on the Wednesday 11th December 2024.
Please review our Proposed Primary Admissions policy attached. If you wish to raise any concerns or have any questions, please contact: [email protected] before the consultation end date.
A copy of this "proposed" policy will be published on both our Trust and Primary school's websites.
How to apply
Admissions to the school are coordinated by Oxfordshire Council, and your application can be completed and submitted online.
Click the button below to visit the Oxfordshire Council applications website for the application form and further details.
If you would like your child to join our school, Please contact the school office to find out more.
For advice about the application process, please contact; [email protected]
Visit our School
To arrange a tour of the school, please contact our school office. We’d love to show you and your little one around our fantastic school.
Nursery Admissions
If you are looking for a place for your child at our Nursery, visit our nursery page here:
In-Year Admissions
We welcome students joining us at any time of year. If you currently live outside of Oxfordshire you can find more information about transferring to a Oxfordshire school by clicking the button below:
APPLY ONLINE VIA OXFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
New Starters - What to Expect
Pupils are invited into the school for visits. This will help your child become familiar with the surroundings and routines of school.
We offer transition sessions for each child during the school summer term before they start school for the first time as a four-year-old.
During the period before any child starts at West Kidlington, we will arrange meetings for parents to discuss our partnership with you and talk about any concerns you might have. We are keen to meet families and give them the very best support in enabling children to become part of our community.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
West Kidlington Primary School and Nursery is an inclusive school and welcomes all children, regardless of special needs or disability. Pupils with additional needs are welcomed and encouraged to have extra visits before starting school, and there will be close liaison with parents to ensure that the best arrangements are in place from the day they join us.
You can read more about West Kidlington’s approach to special educational needs and disabilities here.