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Admissions

Overview

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.

Admissions to the school are coordinated by Swindon Borough Council.

Open Events

Details of our open events will be shared on this page.

Apply online via Swindon Borough Council Parents Guide to Online Admissions

In-Year Admissions

To apply for an in-year place at our school, follow the link below and submit an online application.

Apply Online via Swindon Borough Council

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.

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Admissions Policy 2019-20 Admissions Policy 2020-21 Admissions Policy 2021-22

Admissions How to Apply

Applications to attend any of The White Horse Federation's schools are welcomed from all families. If your child was born between 1st September 2015 and 31st August 2016, you need to apply for a primary or infant school place by 15th January 2020.

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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.

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The White Horse Federation

At the heart of The White Horse Federation is a belief in using collaboration to provide a first-class education to a wide range of children. This means that every child understands what they are capable of, and can collectively strive for excellence.

Swindon
Haydon Wick Primary Tregoze Primary Rodbourne Cheney Primary Moredon Primary & Nursery Ridgeway School & 6th Form College Nyland St Luke's Gorse Hill Mountford Manor Primary The Croft Primary Drove Primary Grange Infants Grange Junior
Wiltshire
The Manor CE Primary St George's CE Primary Shaw CE Primary SEEND CE Primary Forest & Sandrige CE Primary Bowerhill Primary St Mary's Broughton Gifford Melksham Oak Community School Larkhill Primary Southbroom Infant School Devizes Zouch Academy & Nursery
Gloucestershire
The Peak Academy Gloucester Academy
Oxfordshire
West Kidlington Primary School & Nursery Gagle Brook Primary School Southwold Primary & Nursery School Whitelands Academy
Berkshire
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THE SCHOOL IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Dear parents and carers,

Following the Government announcements, we've taken the decision to close the school until further notice. We appreciate this is a difficult time for everyone as we all make personal sacrifices for the greater good of the nation. Where possible, we've tried to contact parents and carers who registered as Key Workers, those with vulnerable children, or who collect Free School Meals. If we have not managed to contact you, here is some further information:

Children of Key Workers

If you need support with childcare because both parents of the child(ren) are critical key workers, then we will do our best to support you while you're on the frontline. This school is now closed, however, we have designated schools within the White Horse Federation that are still operating as hubs. We will organise childcare for your child(ren) at one of these locations. Please contact one of the White Horse Federation Coordinators using the chat facility on the website. You can launch this by clicking the ? in the bottom left of the screen.

Children who are Vulnerable

The White Horse Federation has deemed vulnerable children to be those without adequate care or protection at home or with significant health needs. Given the current Government guidance at this point in time, we deem the safest place to be at the parent's or carer's home. If you believe this is not the case for your child(ren), then please contact one of the White Horse Federation Coordinators using the chat facility on the website. You can launch this by clicking the ? in the bottom left of the screen.

Children who collect Free School Meals

We are making every effort to ensure children who collect Free School Meals have access to food. To that effect we will be supplying parents and carers of children who collect Free School Meals with vouchers to cover the cost of 20 days’ worth of lunches from Tuesday 24th March through to Monday 4th May. The vouchers are ordered and we are currently awaiting receipt of them before the end of the week. We have contact details of those who are registered as receiving Free School Meals and will contact you directly. If you're concerned that we don't have your details, then please contact one of the White Horse Federation Coordinators using the chat facility on the website. You can launch this by clicking the ? in the bottom left of the screen.

We will endeavour to continue the learning for all our children despite these setbacks. You should know that the teaching staff at your school have worked tirelessly both day and night to manage this situation to the best of our ability. Our nation is triumphant against adversity, and we have every confidence we will return to our normal lives as soon as possible. Please take care of yourself and loved ones while we all work through this together.

Yours faithfully,

Dr Nicholas Capstick, OBE

CEO The White Horse Federation