Admissions

St William’s Catholic Primary School was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for baptised Catholic children. 

By applying to this school parents, or carers, are declaring their support for the aims and ethos of the school.

The governing body has responsibility for admissions to the school and intends to admit 30 pupils to reception in the school year which begins in September 2023.

 

Do you have or know someone who has a child who was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021.

The applications process for Reception class places for September 2025 is now open. 

Application information can be found below.

 Please contact us if we can help with this process in any way.

Please see our Home page or School Calendar for information of our Open Days

 

Admission Policy 2025 - Reception entry September 2025

The Defined Area Map for St. William's Catholic Primary School

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Oversubscription criteria

If the number of preferences received is less than the admission number then all preferences will be met.

At any time where there are more applications for places than the number of places available, places will be offered in the following order of priority:

1. Catholic looked after Children and previously looked after Catholic children or looked after/previously looked after children from catholic families. (see notes 2 & 3 in the admission policy)

2. Baptised Catholic children with a sibling(s) who attends St. William’s Catholic Primary School (see note 4)
3. Baptised Catholic children who live in the defined area. (see note 5 in the admission policy )
4. Other baptised Catholic children.

      5. Other looked after and previously looked after children with a sibling who attends St. William’s Catholic Primary School. (see note 2 & 4 in the admission policy )

6. Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2 in the admission policy)
7. Members of an Eastern Christian Church (see note 6 in the admission policy)
8. Other children with a sibling(s) who attends St. William’s Catholic Primary School (see note 4 in the admission policy)
9. Other children.

Annual Allocation to Primary School

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Closing date for application January 2025

Families will be notified of offers of school place on National Offer Day - April 2025

 

Annual Allocation to Secondary School

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Closing date for application October 2024

Families will be notified of offers of school place on National Offer Day - March 2025

 

New to the UK or wishing to join St. William's Catholic Primary School

Families moving to the area or wishing to transfer to St. William's during the school year should complete the In Year application form found at the link below:

In Year Admission Form

Families moving to the area whose children have not previously attended a school in the UK should complete the form found at the link below:

In Year Admission Form - New to UK

Both of these forms should be returned to the school. 

Fair Access Protocol (FAP)

All Local Authorities are required to operate a Fair Access Protocol (FAP) which ensures that school places are secured quickly for most vunerable children who are missing education and to ensure that all schools in an area admit their fair share of pupils with significant challenging behaviour.  The protocol has been developed in line with DfE requirements as set out in the 2009 School Admissions Code and following consultation with the Admissions Forum and headteachers.

Click here to view the Fair Access Protocol.

Appeals Process

You will be advised of the outcome or your application in writing, and you have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel. Appeals should be made in writing to Clerk to Appeal Panel, St. William’s Catholic Primary School, Young Street, Bradford, BD8 9RG.

Appeals Timetable