Admissions
The school’s current admission policy is operated by the Shropshire Local Authority (LA), which is the admissions authority for all Community and Controlled Schools within Shropshire. Full details of the policy, together with information about the arrangements for admissions, are set out in the Parents' Guide to Education in Shropshire displayed on the Admissions section of the Shropshire Council Website. The telephone number for the Admissions Team is 0345 678 9008.
Parents/carers of Reception children in Shropshire will be required, in the autumn term prior to the school year of admission, to complete a Local Authority application form stating preferences for up to three schools. Children with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP), which names a particular school, will be allocated places, after which places are allocated according to an agreed set of criteria, in strict order of priority:
- Looked After Children
- Health reason requiring attendance at a specific school (in exceptional circumstances)
- Sibling connections and residence within catchment area
- Residence within catchment area
- Sibling connections and residence outside catchment area
- Proximity to school and residence outside catchment area
Please see the “Parents’ Guide” for specific details. Parents should be aware that attendance at a particular primary school does not in any way guarantee a place at a particular secondary school.
When do children start school?
The law says that children must start their education no later than the beginning of the term after their fifth birthday.
Parents/carers of spring and summer born pupils can, if they wish, opt to have their children admitted to mainstream school in the September prior to their fifth birthday.
Parents/carers should refer to the Parents’ Guide to Education in Shropshire for detailed guidance on starting dates.
Visits to the school
Parents/carers who wish to visit school because they are considering applying for a place are always welcome to do so - appointments can be made by contacting the school office.
Applying for a Reception place at Meole Brace C of E Primary School and Nursery
Whilst it is helpful if parents/carers can let school know at an early date if they would like their children to attend, such expressions of interest do not constitute registering a child, nor placing a child’s name on a waiting list, nor being offered a place. Offers of places can only be confirmed in the academic year before the child is due to start school. This process is handled by the Shropshire Council.
The 1989 Children's Act requires school to keep a register of all adults with parental responsibility but not living in the same house as the child. If relevant, please indicate the names and addresses of such adults in the relevant place on the admission forms.
In-Year Admissions
From 1 September 2024, Shropshire Council will be co-ordinating and allocating all requests for places at our school.
We welcome prospective parents/carers to visit our school. If you wish to apply for a place at our school, please complete the online application form via this link: Synergy - Homepage (shropshire.gov.uk)
Your application will be processed by the School Admissions Team at Shropshire Council in accordance with our school's published oversubscription criteria. You will then be notified via letter of the outcome of your application.