Admissions
Overview
Thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at our primary school.
We believe that no two learners arriving at Rodbourne Cheney Primary School are the same. Students come from different backgrounds, bring different experiences, and have different needs and interests. From the moment your child arrives in our school, they can be sure of a warm welcome and receiving help and guidance from their teacher as they become part of a new family here at Rodbourne Cheney Primary School.
At the heart of what we do is making sure our new arrivals:
- Are happy, settled, and secure.
- Feel a part of school life as soon as possible.
- Enjoy their learning.
- Make friends.
- Know who to go to for those all-important conversations.
- Are ready to achieve outstanding success.
- Are supported if English is not their first language.
- We believe our children deserve nothing less, and we will do the very best for them.
On this page, you can find information about how to apply for a place, in-year admissions, open events, and what to expect for your child’s first days at the school.
Primary Admission Policies
Catchment area
Proposed Primary Admissions Policy 2025/26 and 2026/27
There is a requirement for our Trust, which is its own admitting authority to consult upon their forthcoming admission arrangements, as laid out in School Admissions Code - September 2021.
The White Horse Federation is carrying out consultation in relation to our Primary school's Admissions Arrangements for 2025/26 and 2026/27.
We wish to consult on the proposed changes within the 2025/26 Admissions Policy, so these come into effect from September 2025:
Primary PAN's
Oxfordshire - West Kidlington Primary School - decrease of PAN from 60 to 30
Swindon - Grange Infant School - Decrease of PAN from 90 to 60
Swindon - Grange Junior School - Decrease of PAN from 90 - 60
The consultation period is now open and will end on the Wednesday 11th December 2024.
Please review our Proposed Primary Admissions policy attached. If you wish to raise any concerns or have any questions, please contact: [email protected] before the consultation end date.
A copy of this "proposed" policy will be published on both our Trust and Primary school's websites.
How to Apply
Admissions to the school are coordinated by Swindon Borough Council, and your application can be completed and submitted online.
Click the button below to visit the Swindon Borough Council applications website for the application form and further details.
If you would like your child to join our school, Please contact our school office to find out more.
For advice about the application process, please contact: [email protected]
Visit our School
To arrange a tour of the school, please contact our school office. We’d love to show you and your little one around our fantastic school.
Nursery Admissions
If you are looking for a place for your child at our [nursery name], visit our nursery page here:
In-Year Admissions
We welcome students joining us at any time of year. If you currently live outside of Swindon, you can find more information about transferring to a Swindon school by clicking the button below.
APPLY ONLINE VIA SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
For more information about in-year transfers, you can also contact our school office.
New Starters - What to Expect
Children are admitted to school in the September of the year in which they are five and will be admitted to school full time after their initial induction period. Priority for admission will go to children living in the catchment area and will be agreed according to the Swindon Admissions Policy during June.
Children will be invited to attend for a series of visits to the Reception Class before they start on a daily basis. Prior to these visits, and admission to the school, the class teacher will make a home visit when parents will have an opportunity to talk to her, fill in the necessary forms and receive a Brochure.
Breakfast Club & After School Club
To make a booking for Breakfast Club please complete the enquiry form on our website or visit the school office. Similarly, should you wish to enrol your child onto an enrichment after school club, complete the "Enquire about After Schools Club" form on the website or visit the school office. Please note that payments for both clubs needs to be paid via Parent Pay.