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.

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.

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:

NURSERY ADMISSION PAGE

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.

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.