St Faith's

Welcome to Admissions

Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision and it is our pleasure to help you through that process as much as possible. We invite all prospective families to visit us during a working school day. Visits generally take place during term time, at either 9.00am or 11.00am, but we have the flexibility to agree on a mutually convenient date and time. If you would like to make an appointment to see the school and have an informal chat and tour with our Admissions Team or Headmaster, please email admissions@stfaiths.co.uk or call us on 01223 229421.

For younger children interested in Preschool or Reception, we also host ‘Pop-in & Play’ sessions throughout the year. Dates for the Michaelmas Term have now been published and full details, along with how to register, can be found here.

Now accepting applications for Preschool places (age 3+), starting from November 2026

Our warm and nurturing Preschool class has a maximum of 16 children, enabling staff to provide excellent individual attention and support for every child.

With limited places available, we encourage families to enquire early. Children may join at the start of the half term or full term after their third birthday (excluding the second half of the Summer Term). Further details can be found here.

For Reception (age 4+), September 2027 entry (for children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023),

Apply now.

Reception Observations for applicants will take place on 7 & 14 October 2026.

Your child’s journey to school starts at home.

Starting Reception

The application deadline for Year 1–8 entry in September 2027 is 23 October 2026.

Admissions Timelines

Preschool, September 2027 Entry

23 & 30 September 2026	Pop-in & Play sessions
10 October 2026	Whole School Open Morning
21 October 2026	Pop-in & Play session
11 November 2026	Pop-in & Play session
November – December 2026	Preschool Exploration Visits for those who have applied
January – March 2027	Visits to current setting and/or home visits for those who have accepted offers
April – June 2027	Settling in Sessions for those joining us in September
September 2027	Start of Term

Reception, September 2027 Entry

23 & 30 September 2026	Pop-in & Play sessions
7 October 2026	Reception Observations for those who have applied
10 October 2026	Whole School Open Morning
14 October 2026	Reception Observations for those who have applied
21 October 2026	Pop-in & Play session
11 November 2026	Pop-in & Play session
18 November 2026	Reception Observation for those who have applied
October/November 2026	Outcome of Reception Observations
March/April 2027	Families invited to various events at the school
May/June 2027	Getting Ready for Reception Visits for children joining in September 2027
June 2027	Meet the Class
September 2027	Term Starts for New Reception children

Year 1 & 2, September 2027 Entry

10 October 2026	Whole School Open Morning
23 October 2026	Application Deadline for September 2027 entry
January 2027	Assessments for Applicants
February 2027	Outcome of Assessments
March/April 2027	Families invited to various events at the school
June 2027	Move-up & New Pupils Morning
September 2027	Start of Term

Year 3 - 7, September 2027 Entry

10 October 2026	Whole School Open Morning
23 October 2026	Application Deadline for September 2027 entry
January 2027	Assessments
February 2027	Outcome of Assessments
March/April 2027	Families invited to various events at the school
June 2027	Move-up & New Pupils Morning
September 2027	Start of Term

If you are not able to visit but would like to register your interest in our school, please make an admissions enquiry by emailing admissions@stfaiths.co.uk or calling 01223 229421.

View our application process