Admissions

On this page you will find full details of our school admissions policy, including our criteria for admissions, how to apply for a place at our school and our over subscription criteria. You will also find information about how you can find out more about our admissions policy and how to appeal if you are unhappy with the school place you are offered for your child.

Admissions amendment to be applied from September 2021

In June 2021 the DfE provided guidance around internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC), to be adopted and applied from September 2021.  The Board of Trustees adopted this amendment in June 2021 for implementation.  Please find the guidance below, to be read in conjunction with our Admissions policy.

If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below. 

Admissions for September - Reception

Your child will receive an offer of a school place for The Elms Primary School. The Elms Primary School has an admission number of 30 children 

Our September Admissions number is 30 

Is your child 3 or 4 years old?

If your child is born on or between 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023, you need to apply for a place at The Elms Primary School.

Places at the school are at a premium. Please apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment by missing the deadline.

Closing date is January 2027. 

You can apply online at: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions. It is quick, easy and secure. If you do not have access to the internet you can collect a hard copy of the admissions form from the school office.

For help and information go to the website or email admissions.schools@oxfordshire.gov.uk or telephone 01865 815175.

Our Pre-school provision (Little Saplings) will be for children to start in September 2026 following their third birthday. We are currently not able to offer any two-year-old placements.

All 3 to 4-year-olds in Oxfordshire are eligible for 30 hours per week.
 Information, eligibility criteria and links to apply can be found at Childcare Choices.

Our opening times are: 9:00am to 3:00pm

Please complete the application form and return directly to the school office: office@tep.faringdonlearningtrust.org

We encourage parents / carers to complete the application as soon as convenient as places will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

Our Attendance Policy and Procedures
Introduction                 

Regular and punctual school attendance is important. Pupils need to attend school regularly if they are to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them by law. The Elms Primary School fully recognises its responsibilities to ensure pupils are in school and on time, therefore having access to learning for the maximum number of days and hours.

Our policy applies to all children registered at this school and this policy is made available to all parents/carers of pupils who are registered at our school on our school website. This policy has been written to adhere to the relevant Children Acts, Education Acts, Regulations and Guidance from the Department for Education in addition to guidance from the Local Authority.

Although parents/carers have the legal responsibility for ensuring their child’s good attendance, the Headteacher and Governors at our school work together with other professionals and agencies to ensure that all pupils are encouraged and supported to develop good attendance habits. Please read our policy below.