For all queries regarding School Admissions please contact Mrs Orchard, our Admission Officer who be happy to discuss any queries or concers 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.
Primary School offers will be communicated on 16th April 2021 by email from the Local Authority.
Our Admission Policy can be viewed below and also answers to some frequently asked questions.
Surrey School Appeals Timetable
Please note: some of these deadlines and processes for hearing appeals may change depending on the national situation as a result of COVID. You will be informed on a case by case basis.
School | Offer Date | Appeals lodged by | Appeals to be heard by |
Primary | 16th April 2021 | 17th May 2021 | 19th July 2021 (40 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 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
Appeals resulting from in year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
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Applying for a RECEPTION or YEAR 3 child place for September 2021 ~ FAQ's
When can I apply?
The online application process was open from 31st October 2020 but closed on 15th January 2021.
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 2021.
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 TBC. Hearings will take place TBC (within 40 school days).
Can I look around the school before I decide?
We encourage school visits. This is an opportunity for you to see the school in action, ask questions of Year 6 pupils who lead the tours and meet the Headteacher. For other visits please contact Mrs Orchard, Admissions Officer on 01932 227744.