Admissions for September 2025

For all queries regarding School Admissions please contact Mrs Begley, our Admission Officer who be happy to discuss any queries or concerns you may have. She can be contacted each day on 01932 227744, by email info@stnicholas-shepperton.surrey.sch.uk or please feel welcome to pop into the school office, which is open from 8.30am-4.30pm each day.

Reception Admissions

Primary School offers will be communicated on 16th April 2025 by email from the Local Authority.

Our Admission Policy can be viewed below and also answers some frequently asked questions.

When can I apply?

The online application process is open from 4th November 2024 and closes on 15th January 2025.

Where do I apply?

www.surreycc.gov.uk/admissions

We also have our own supplementary form to complete and this can be accessed via this website or the school office.

When will I hear if my child has a place?

Surrey County Council will inform you by 16th April 2025.

Can I appeal?

Information will be given in the letter you receive from Surrey County Council explaining the procedure for appeals. You should contact us in the first instance should you wish to make an appeal. We then liaise with Surrey County Council who will forward an appeals pack to you. The deadline for appeals is 20th May 2025. Hearings will take place from June 2025 (within 40 school days).

Can I look around the school before I decide?

We encourage school visits, please contact Mrs Begley, Admissions Officer on 01932 227744.

Year 3 Admissions

Primary School offers will be communicated on 16th April 2025 by email from the Local Authority.

Our Admission Policy can be viewed below and also answers some frequently asked questions.

When can I apply?

The online application process is open from 4th November 2024 and closes on 15th January 2025.

Where do I apply?

www.surreycc.gov.uk/admissions

We also have our own supplementary form to complete and this can be accessed via this website or the school office.

When will I hear if my child has a place?

Surrey County Council will inform you by 16th April 2025.

Can I appeal?

Can I look around the school before I decide?

We encourage school visits, please contact Mrs Begley, Admissions Officer on 01932 227744.

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

School	Offer Date	Appeals lodged by	Appeals to be heard by
Primary	16th April 2025	20th May 2025	22nd July 2025

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

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School