Year 7 Admissions

Year 7 first day arrangements - Thursday 3rd September 2026

We look forward to welcoming all of our new Year 7 students to St Laurence school on Thursday 3rd September.

The day starts in Trinity Hall, by main reception, at 8.35am (please make sure you child is there at least 5 minutes before our start time).

Your child needs to wear their St Laurence school uniform, have a rucksack for their pencil case, water bottle and snack for break time. Some parents/carers have signed consent for biometrics (this takes place on day 1), other parents/carers will provide a packed lunch for their child, we provide lunch for children on free school meals.

Please refer to the prospectus we handed out to parents/carers during our last meeting (1st July) for further information.

Any further questions or concerns, please email karrho@st-laurence.com

Year 6 Open Mornings

Year 6 children and their parents are warmly invited to attend an Open Morning to experience St Laurence during the school day. This is an opportunity to tour the School, visit lessons and meet senior staff.

Open mornings - 9.15am - 10.00am:

Thursday 10th September 2026

Tuesday 15th September 2026

Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Thursday 1st October 2026

Tuesday 13th October 2026

Tuesday 20th October 2026

We look forward to welcoming Year 5 and 6 children and their parents to these events.

Click here to book your place!

Year 5 children and their parents are warmly invited to attend an Open Morning to experience St Laurence during the school day. This is an opportunity to tour the School, visit lessons and meet senior staff.

Open mornings - 9.15am - 10.00am:

Tuesday 28th April

Friday 1st May

Friday 15th May

Tuesday 19th May

Wednesday 20th May

Tuesday 9th June

Tuesday 23rd June

Thursday 25th June

Tuesday 7th July

Thursday 9th July

To book a place on one of the above dates, please follow the Eventbrite link below:

Click here to book your place!

Year 5 Open Mornings

Unfortunately, all our Open Mornings are now fully booked via Eventbrite for the rest of this academic year. New dates will be published here shortly for September and October 2026. We will also be holding our Open Evening on Thursday 24th September (further details to follow). We look forward to welcoming Year 5 and 6 children and their parents to these events.

Year 6 Induction Days - Reminders

Wednesday 1st July - Induction Day (1) and Wednesday 8th July – Induction Day (2)

Year 6 children are expected to attend both days. They will spend the whole day at St Laurence and have an opportunity to meet and work with staff and their new Learning Group.

Induction Day (1) – Wednesday 1st July
Children will need to wear their primary school uniform and will experience a range of lessons.

Induction Day (2) – Wednesday 8th July
Children will need to wear their primary school PE kit and will take part in team building activities.

This is an excellent way to become organised and get to know everyone before September.

Arrangements for both days

Arrive at 8.30am in Trinity Hall for an 8.35am start.
Your child should bring a packed lunch (children who normally have a free school meal will have this provided for them at St Laurence).
Your child should bring a pencil-case, notebook, and a bag for their belongings.

Pick up arrangements for both days

If you are picking your child up from the Induction days, please wait outside Trinity Hall for a 2.40pm pick up.
If an older St Laurence school student is picking up their sibling from the Induction days, they must do so at 3pm from Trinity Hall.
If your child is walking home, they will be allowed to do so at 2.40pm.

Please make sure your child is aware of their individual pick-up arrangements, as it can become very busy!

On Wednesday 1st July we are also holding a Year 6 parents’ evening from 5.30pm – 6.30pm starting in Trinity Hall. This evening will consist of information sharing for the start of the new school year and a welcome talk from your child’s Head of House.

Year 5 Taster Day

In addition to the Open Morning tours above, we have arranged an additional Year 5 Taster Day on Tuesday 16th June starting at 9.30am and ending at 2.30pm.

The students will be mixed across four classes and will experience some exciting lessons taught by St Laurence school staff. The classes will be supported by a TA and some student helpers. As part of this day, the students will be taken on a tour of the school and will have the opportunity to speak to members of our school community.

Please note: if your Year 5 child currently attends one of the following schools, you do not need to book on to this event as they will be invited to a Taster Day via their primary school:

Fitzmaurice Primary
Christchurch Primary
Winsley Primary
Westwood-with-Iford Primary
Churchfields - The Village School
Holt Primary

There are 60 spaces available – Please email karrho@st-laurence.com if you would like your child to have a place. Mrs Rhodes will send out a form and confirmation of your place on receipt of an email.

Transition Events in 2026 for Years 5 and 6

Thursday 16th April - 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Welcome to new Year 6 parents – only available to parents/carers of children who have accepted their school place for September 2026. Meet in Trinity Hall by main Reception.

Tuesday 16th June - 9.30-2.30pm

Year 5 Taster Day 1 – 60 spaces available – please email karrho@st-laurence.com (only if your child does not attend any of the schools listed above). Meet in Trinity Hall by main Reception.

Wednesday 17th June - 8.30-2.30pm

Year 5 Taster Day 2 - (by invitation only). Meet at the Wiltshire Music Centre.

Wednesday 1st July - 8.30-2.40pm

Year 6 Induction Day 1 (for those who have been offered a place). Meet in Trinity Hall by main Reception – need to be in primary school uniform.

Wednesday 1st July - 5.30-6.30pm

Year 6 parents/carers meeting – only open to the parents/carers of Year 6 students who have accepted a place for September 2026. Meet in Trinity Hall.

Wednesday 8th July - 8.30-2.40pm

Year 6 Induction Day 2 (for those who have been offered a place). Meet in Trinity Hall by main Reception – need to be in primary school PE kit.

Year 7 Admissions 2027

We are delighted you are considering St Laurence School for your child. Making us your ‘first preference’ and applying by the deadline is advisable.

The deadline for applications is 31st October 2026. Late applications will be considered after all applications that have been received in time have been dealt with.

Please follow this link to apply via Wiltshire County Council Applying for a school place - Wiltshire Council where you will find everything you need to apply and all the information and timelines for the process.

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Team at County Hall on 01225 713010 for further details.

Parents will be notified of the secondary school places allocated to children on 1st March 2027. It is important that parents who are allocated a place at St Laurence School should reply to Wiltshire County Council by 15th March 2027.

Admissions Policies

Please find below copies of St Laurence School’s admission policies. The St Laurence School Admission Policy applies solely to applications for places at St Laurence School. As an Academy St Laurence School acts as its own admissions authority. The Governing Body is responsible for determining the procedures and policies.

The admission policy of St Laurence School is, while there are adequate places, to offer a place to all applicants irrespective of gender, religion, ethnicity or country of origin, disability or academic ability. This is subject to St Laurence school being able to meet the reasonable, specific needs of the child, within the resources available.

The 2026/27 Admission Policy has been considered and determined by governors. Following determination of arrangements, any objections to those arrangements must be made to the Schools Adjudicator.

The School participates in the Local Authority’s Fair Access Protocol.

Appeals for Admission to St Laurence School in September 2027

Further information about the Appeals Process will be published at a later date.

If you wish to appeal the decision not to allocate a place at St Laurence School you should notify the School of this decision in writing by Friday 24th April 2026. Please complete the Appeals Form referring to the guidance notes and return it to the School at the address given or via email to salhac@st-laurence.com (tel. 01225 309506 to request a hard copy by post).

You should receive acknowledgement of your Appeals Form within 5 school days. Contact St Laurence School if you do not receive this confirmation.

An independent Appeals Panel will be established to hear all appeals.

The appeal will be held within 40 school days of the deadline for making an appeal. The panel will be made up of three independent people who will consider:-

Whether the admission authority followed its own admission policy and if it had good reasons for not offering your child a place (eg the school was over-subscribed and other children met the over-subscription criteria more closely).
Whether your child’s need to be at the school is greater than the effects on other children in the school of having additional children at the school.
Your reasons for wanting your child to attend the school.
Any supporting evidence that might be relevant to the case.

Timetable

2 March 2026: Parents notified by the Local Authority of their allocated school.
24 April 2026: Deadline for lodging an appeal for St Laurence School admission (September 2026).
Friday 5th June 2026: Appeals held online.
You will be given at least 10 school days’ notice of the time of your appeal.
Parents must submit any further evidence and questions to the school 5 working days before the appeals date.

Admissions 2027/28

The 2027/28 Admission Policy has been considered and determined by Trustees and is available below.

Admissions Policies and Appeals

Admission Policy For 2026-2027

SIF Vulnerable Children 2026-2027

Admission Policy For 2027-2028

Key Contacts

Karen Rhodes

Year 6/7 Transition Co-ordinator

Sally Hackett

Headteacher's PA