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School Admissions

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Starting School

Starting school for the first time is an exciting time for both parents and children. We want to ensure that your son or daughter gains a place and the settling in process goes smoothly.

Somerset has an excellent record of meeting a very high percentage of parental first preferences for infant, first and primary school places. We are very proud of this achievement and want to work with parents, guardians, carers and schools to meet your needs wherever possible.

These pages and your Starting School Guide should give you all the information you need to make your application and to ensure the process of starting school is positive from the beginning. Should you have any queries or concerns, please telephone Somerset Direct on 0845 4564038 (local rate number) or by email to childrens@somerset.gov.uk .

Starting school information

  • Applying for a school place
  • How and when are decisions made?
  • Deferring and delaying entry
  • Staggered entry
  • Infant Class Size Legislation
  • Starting School in September 2009 - A Guide for Parents (Booklet) [2517.2k]


Starting School

Transferring School

General Information

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