Admissions
Learning takes place when a child feels secure, happy and well-cared for. We make every effort to ensure that starting our reception classes is a welcoming experience for children and parents. All of our admission and transfer arrangements aim to give parents the best possible information so that we can establish and continue to develop the very important partnership between home and school.
At every stage of the admissions process we arrange opportunities for parents to talk to staff and also to receive written information. If anything is unclear we encourage parents to contact the school office. Our administrative staff are very happy to explain any aspect of admission to parents.
Admissions are managed in accordance with our published Admissions Criteria, which can be downloaded by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page.
It is recommended that parents and carers submitting additional medical / psychological information to support their child’s admission application to Cippenham School refer to our supplementary information leaflet (below) for further guidance prior to submitting their child's application.
Reception Admissions for entry in September 2023
Applications for Reception classes opened at the beginning of September 2022 and close on 15th January 2023.
First round offers of Reception places will be made on National Offer Day - 17th April 2023. Late applications can be made, but will not be considered until after places have been offered to on-time applicants, and there are still places remaining at that time.
All Reception intake applications for September 2023 must be made via your home local authority, to Slough Borough Website if you pay your council tax to Slough Borough Council.
If you pay your council tax to any other borough you must apply through their School Admissions website.
Once families have received their offer of a place at Cippenham School from their home local authority for Reception entry, our admissions team will be in contact with transition information and timeline and any actions or information required from families. The application form included in the email must be completed by May 12th. This form will provide important information for your child's teacher to use during the transition process.
Our Admissions Policy can be found here.
Reception Admissions for entry in September 2024
Open Day Tours
These provide an opportunity for families to view Cippenham School, meat our teaching teams and observe how our students engage in their learning. We will be hosting prospective families during the Autumn term 2023. Please check back here for dates and timings and information on how to book your place.
How to apply
Applications for Reception classes open at the beginning of September 2022 and close on 15th January 2024.
First round offers of Reception places will be made on National Offer Day - 16th April 2024. Late applications can be made, but will not be considered until after places have been offered to on-time applicants, i and there are still places remaining at that time.
All Reception intake applications for September 2024 must be made via your home local authority to Slough Borough Website if you pay your council tax to Slough Borough Council.
If you pay your council tax to any other borough you must apply through their School Admissions website.
Once families have received their offer of a place at Cippenham School from their home local authority for Reception entry, our admissions team will be in contact with transition information and timeline and any actions or information required from families. The application form included in the email must be completed by May 12th. This form will provide important information for your child's teacher to use during the transition process.
This form will provide important information for your child's teacher.
Our Admissions Policy can be found here.
In-Year Transfer Applications
If you would like your child to join Cippenham School at any time other than with the September Reception class intake an application will need to be made directly to the school.
Parents/Carers can complete an application form for each child that they wish to attend the school by visiting the school office based on Elmshott Lane. For admission families need to show an original proof of address and a birth certificate for each child a school application is submitted for.
Places will be offered according to the admissions policy below.
When a place becomes available our Admissions Team will be in contact using the information provided on the application form.
If your contact details change during this process please make sure that the school is informed by emailing details of the change to admissions@cippenhamschool.org.uk.
Admissions Policy
Please find Cippenham School's most recent Admissions Policy here.
TEFATs Admissions Arrangements
TEFAT's Admission Arrangements can be found here.