JOINING ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL
APPLYING FOR A PLACE IN OUR RECEPTION CLASS
We admit pupils to school in the autumn of the academic year in which they become five. All children may begin school full time. Children whose birthdays fall between April and August may remain part time until January if their parents wish.
Why not come and look around, the sooner the better, give us a ring to make an appointment.
From that initial visit you will be able to ascertain whether St Michael’s is the place for your child. We are sure that you will like what you see.
St Michael’s C of E (A) Infant School Determined Admissions Policy 2024-2025
St Michael’s C of E (A) Infant School Supplementary Information Form 2024
St Michael’s C of E (A) Infant Supplementary Information Form 2023 – Covid 19 Variation
St Michael’s C of E (A) Infant School Supplementary Information Form 2022 – Covid-19 Variation
Parish Boundary Maps can be viewed on www.achurchnearyou.com
APPLYING FOR A PLACE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
If you would like to apply for a place at St Michael’s during the school year, please contact us and we will be happy to help you.
Information about In Year applications for Voluntary Aided schools and the application forms are available at:
Surrey County Council – In Year Admissions
Surrey Schools Admission Appeals Timetable 2021
Coronavirus: school appeals
The Department for Education has issued new guidance in relation to school admission appeals which took effect on 24 April 2020. Following discussions, Surrey County Council (SCC) has decided that school appeals will run audio appeals using a conference call system supplied by SCC. The exception to this is for multiple appeals for the same school and year group where stage 1 will be heard on paper and stage 2 by audio. Parents who have decided, or who wish to decide, for their appeal hearing to be heard on paper will still be heard in this way. This has been agreed in conjunction with SCC Legal team and is considered to be the fairest and most consistent way forward ensuring majority of appellants can participate. We are in discussions with schools to establish which schools are able to this.
Please note that some of these deadlines and the process for hearing appeals may change depending on the national situation as a result of COVID-19. You will be informed on a case by case basis.
Appeals for September 2021 resulting from year of entry or transfer applications – this relates to community and voluntary controlled schools only. Other schools may follow this timetable but you will need to check.
Surrey Primary Appeals
| School | Offer | Appeals lodged by | Appeals to be heard by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary | 1 March 2021 | 29 March 2021 | 16 June 2021 (40 School days) |
| Primary | 16 April 2021 | 17 May 2021 | 19 July 2021 (40 School days) |
NB: Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed. Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.
Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing. Appellants will be sent a copy of the school’s case 7 clear working days in advance of the hearing.
Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal, is received by 5pm on the day preceding three clear working days prior to the appeal hearing date. Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.
In year or immediate entry appeals
Appeals resulting from in year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
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