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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Admissions 

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.

Appeals for September 2026

Primary Appeals

School

Offer Date

Appeals lodged by

Appeals to be heard by

Primary

16th April 2026

15th May 2026

17th July 2026 

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.

Appeals are not heard in school holidays, which will vary depending on the school.

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 normally a week in advance of the hearing.

Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal is received by the stated deadline, which will be clearly highlighted in the appeal hearing notification letter.  Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.

Please use this link for the appeals form

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.

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.

Please use this link for the appeals form

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                         

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