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    Admissions at Priory School

    A warm welcome to Priory

    Thank you for considering Priory School for your child. We would love to show you what makes our school community special.

    Our vision is to grow determined, courageous and kind individuals who are proud to be Priory children. Through Opportunity for All, we want every child to belong, participate, learn and thrive. We get to know children as individuals, celebrate their strengths and interests, and provide the support and challenge they need to succeed.

    Learning at Priory is ambitious, active and full of opportunities to explore. Alongside strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics, children ask questions, investigate, create and learn through practical experiences. Trips, sport, music, performance, clubs and community events help them discover new interests and develop confidence.

    Priory is a diverse and inclusive school. Our mainstream classes, targeted support and specialist provisions are part of one school community. We work closely with families, because the people who know a child best have an important part to play in their education.

    The best way to get a feel for Priory is to visit us. I look forward to welcoming you.

    Hannah Foster
    Headteacher

     

    Applying for a Nursery Place

    Nursery applications are made directly to Priory. To apply for a place during the 2026–27 academic year, complete the Nursery Entry Application Form 2026–2027 below and return it as directed on the form. To request a paper copy or ask about availability, contact office@prioryschool.com.

    All three and four year olds can access the universal funded early education entitlement. Some families may be eligible for additional funded childcare hours. You can check what childcare support is available and, if applicable, provide the school with your eligibility code. Please read our Nursery 30 Hour Funded Extended Fees Letter 2026–2027 for details of any charges associated with extended attendance. Nursery places are subject to availability.

    Nursery Year Application form September 2026/2027 entry

    Admissions to Reception for September 2027

                                                                                                                                                                                         

     

    If you live in Slough, apply through Slough Borough Council’s primary admissions service. The deadline for an on-time application is Friday 15 January 2027. Offers to on-time applicants will be issued on or after Friday 16 April 2027.

    If you live outside Slough, apply through the local authority where you live, even if Priory is your preferred school. You do not need to complete a separate Priory application form for the main Reception admissions round. If your child is offered a place, we will contact you about the information needed before they start. Slough Borough Council

    Does Priory have a catchment area?
    Priory does not have a defined catchment area. If there are more applications than places, applications are considered against the published admission arrangements, which include distance as one of the oversubscription criteria. Please read the arrangements for the year in which your child would start school.

     Advice for Slough Borough Council Residents            

    How do I apply to Priory School for all other year groups

    For a place during the school year, including Reception after the main admissions round, complete our All Years Application Form 2026–2027 and return it to admissions@prioryschool.com. You can contact the admissions team if you would like to discuss availability or need help with the process. Slough lists Priory among schools that manage their own in-year applications.

    All Years Application Form 2026 - 2027

     All Years Application Form 2026-2027

    Children with Educational Health Care Plans

    If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), their placement is considered through the local authority’s statutory EHCP process. This applies to places in our mainstream school and specialist provisions; Priory cannot allocate a specialist provision place through the ordinary admissions form. Please contact your local authority’s SEND team for advice. You are welcome to contact us to arrange a visit and learn more about our provision.

    Appeals

    If your child is not offered a place

    The refusal letter will explain how to appeal and the deadline for doing so. Families must be allowed at least 20 school days from the date of the decision letter to submit an appeal. An independent panel hears school admission appeals, and families normally receive at least 10 school days’ notice of the hearing. Decisions are usually sent within five school days of the hearing. 

    For a Priory appeal, please contact admissions@prioryschool.com for the current form and process. Information about the September 2027 Reception appeal timetable will be added when confirmed.

    Admissions arrangements: Slough’s determined admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled primary schools.

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