ADMISSIONS TO RECEPTION
We are a Voluntary Aided Catholic school graded as outstanding by OFSTED in May, 2024. Demand for places is very high and means that we are unable to accommodate every child that applies. Whilst we prioritise children from Catholic families, we do welcome applications for admission from all faiths and no faiths.
RECEPTION ADMISSIONS PROCESS
The school's Governing Body has sole responsibility for admissions and each year publishes its Admissions Policy which specifies how Governors consider applications for admissions to the school. Before you make an application for the admission of your child, you are strongly advised to consider carefully the current Admissions Policy below. This sets out in detail how Governors manage the admissions process and the order of priority in which applications are considered. An understanding of the policy may assist you in avoiding the disappointment of a failed application.
To enable the Governing Body to have all relevant information before it in order for governors to make an informed decision on whether to offer a place, applicants are asked to complete and submit the following by the 15th January before your child is due to start Reception class:
If applicants do not complete the above forms and return them together will all relevant required paperwork by 15th January the Governing Body will have to consider their application as a late application and it is very unlikely that the candidate will be offered a place.
Further important information is contained in the Letter to Reception parents (see below).
Certificate of Catholic Practice
Only the Certificate of Catholic Practice will be accepted as evidence of Catholic practice. It can be downloaded below. Your Parish Priest should complete the Certificate of Catholic Practice for you.
If you are a parishioner of St Michael or St David, please contact Father Sidon for information about how to complete the Certificate of Catholic Practice.
FIND OUT MORE...
Please read the letter below and the Admissions Policy for all the details of how to apply for St Michael's.
This website will give you a sense of what our wonderful school is like so please explore! Take a look at our curriculum pages and find our about the Catholic life of the school. Please watch this video which was out together to help previous Reception children settle in.
We also have a twitter account, which is continually updated. Please follow us:@StMichaels1953
Visit the Headteacher's Welcome page to here to learn more about our fantastic school.
http://www.st-michaels.surrey.sch.uk/headteachers-welcome/
Appeals
You have the right to make an appeal to if your child is not allocated a school place. More information is available via the link below.