In Year Admissions

Enquiries regarding in-year applications should be made direct to Surrey County Council using this link:

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/in-year

Parents will be advised of the outcome of an in-year application within 10 school days but within a maximum of 15 school days. Parents have the right of appeal and details are on the Surrey County Council website, please see this link for further information: 

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/appeals/making-a-appeal/your-right

Appeals with be heard within 30 days.

Appeals

Primary Appeals

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 working 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.  Any additional evidence or information received after this day might not be considered at the appeal hearing.

In Year or immediate entry appeals

Parents have the right of appeal and details are on the Surrey County Council website, please see this link for further information: 

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/appeals/making-a-appeal/your-right

Appeals resulting from in year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

Parent Feedback

I chose St Nicholas because:

• Good reputation ~ good reviews from other parents ~ want the best for my child
• Friendly and welcoming atmosphere ~ seemed very approachable
• Enthusiastic Year 6 tour guides ~ polite, friendly, kind, positive and very excited about their school
• Existing children here very happy ~ siblings
• Attended this school as child ~ family history ~ cousins/friends children come
• It is a Church School ~ the ethos and facilities
• The school values
• Proximity to home
• Children were very engaged with their learning during the visit
• Had a good feeling ~ school is big but had warm and welcoming feel
• School environment and discussions with teachers
• The focus was on developing the ‘whole’ child
• We like how the reception classes (and especially outdoor area) are set up
• Support for individual needs  

My Child has Settled well because:-

• She has friends in her class ~ was well prepared by nursery/school/home
• Siblings in school ~ used to coming ~ familiarity
• Feels confident and the school aids this further
• The gradual settling-in days with half a class ~ staggered entry ~ gentle introduction ~ brilliant ~ process well managed ~ daughter loved it
• The visit before starting
• Child ready ~ pre-visits to class ~ meeting teacher
• The staff and school welcoming and friendly
• Understanding, calm, friendly, cheerful teachers ~ knew needs of my child His teacher is always cheerful and welcoming.
• The positive and friendly atmosphere
• Fun and varied activities ~ my child has had so much fun
• One of the eldest
• She has a solid social circle, has made new friends
• Feels welcome and secure
• Excited, happy and ready to go cheerfully every day ~ looks forward to coming in each morning
• Ready for school
• Has made new friends quickly.
• Lots of positivity about what’s happened during day
• Is very happy and talks with glee about her day.
• Feels valued and is excited about the activities on offer                         

Supporting Documents

• Admissions Policy 2025 2026
• Admissions Policy 2026 2027
• Church Supplementary Form
• Parish Boundary Map
• Staff Supplementary Form

ADMISSIONS POLICY CONSULTATION 2027/2028 ‐
St Nicholas Church of England School Shepperton Surrey TW17 9AD

Please see the draft copy below of the 2027/2028 admission policy for St Nicholas Church of England School.

The Governing Body is required to consult on its admission arrangements, in accordance with the School Admissions Code and the following changes have been made to the policy. 

• Moving Priority 7 which is given to children and parents who have attended worship at St Nicholas School at least monthly for a period of 12 months but who do not live in the Parish of Shepperton to Priority 5.

The consultation process runs for six weeks from  28^th November 2025 and ends on  9^th January 2026. If you wish to make any comments, please email info@stnicholas-shepperton.surrey.sch.uk by 9^th January 2026.         

Admissions Policy 2027-2028 draft.pdf