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St Faith's

Welcome to Admissions

We have places available for our new Preschool (age 3+). Children will be eligible to join from the start of the half term or full term following their third birthday.

For Reception (age 4+), September 2026 entry (for children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022), we have limited places. Apply now.

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.

We also host ‘Pop-in & Play’ sessions on various dates throughout the year, for younger children interested in Preschool or Reception. Register for one of our next sessions.

Admissions Timelines

Preschool, 2026 Entry

 

January 2026 Applications Open – Apply now
14 & 28 January 2026 Pop-in & Play Sessions
21 January & 11 March 2026 Preschool Exploration visits for those children who have applied
January – March 2026 Visits to current setting and/or home visits. Offers/Referrals
February – March 2026 Settling in sessions with children and parents in the Preschool classroom
23 February 2026 Second Half of Lent Term 2026 start
22 April 2026 Summer Term 2026 start
Reception, September 2026 Entry

 

December 2025 – April 2026 Families invited to various events at the school
January & February 2026 Pop-in & Play sessions (for families considering Reception 2026, and those holding offers)
February & March 2026 Reception Observation Sessions for those who have applied for Reception 2026 entry
February & March 2026 Outcome of Reception Observations
May/June 2026 Getting ready for Reception visits for children joining us in September
3 September 2026 Term Starts for New Reception (a day later than the official start of term)
3-8 September 2026 Earlier Finish Reception pupils will be dropped off between 0800-0820 and collected at the slightly earlier finish time of 1510

 

Year 1 & 2, September 2026 Entry

 

8 January 2026 Taster Visit and Entry Assessments
February 2026 Pre Prep Offers/Referrals
March 2026 Parents respond to Offer
June 2026 Move up & New Pupils’ Morning for children joining us in September
2 September 2026 Term Starts

 

Year 3 - 7, September 2026 Entry

 

8 January 2026 Taster Visit & Entry Assessments
February 2026 Prep Offers/Referrals
March 2026 Parents respond to Offer
June 2026 Move up & New Pupils’ Morning for children joining us in September
2 September 2026 Term Starts

 

If you are not able to visit but would like to register your interest in our school, please make an admissions enquiry. You might like to read our school prospectus and you can download a copy.

Click here to find out more about our application process.​

 

Thank you and best wishes,

The Marketing & Admissions Team

Mrs Diane Goddard
Mrs Diane Goddard
Head of Marketing & Admissions
Miss Claire Anderson
Miss Claire Anderson
Admissions Registrar
Miss Ena Catlin
Miss Ena Catlin
Marketing & Communications Assistant