Admissions
The Consultation on Admissions for 2026/27 has closed and the Admissions policy for 2026/27 has now been published on the school’s website.
A copy of the Admissions Consultation Report can be found below:
Admissions Consultation Report
Abbey Farm ET Primary School Tours for September 2026 Admissions
We are so excited to welcome local families into our new school through our series of small tours. Places on each tour are limited, so we can answer all your questions and keep the learning environment calm for our current children.
You will be shown around the school facilities, with a chance to see classes in action.
There are a range of dates, tickets are limited to two per family to allow everyone a chance to get a tour.
Tours are available on the following dates. Please click on the date you wish to book and it will take you to our booking system.
Friday 12th September 2025 9:30am
Monday 15th September 2025 4:00pm
Friday 26th September 2025 9:30am
Friday 3rd October 2025 9:30am
Tuesday 14th October 2025 4:00pm
Friday 7th November 2025 9:30am
Tuesday 18th November 2025 4:00pm
Monday 24th November 2025 9:30am
Friday 5th December 2025 9:30am
Tuesday 9th December 2025 4:00pm
Primary school admissions for September 2026
You can apply for a primary school place starting in September 2026 from Monday, 1 September 2025.
The application deadline is midnight on Thursday, 15 January 2026.
If we receive your application after the deadline, it will be classed as late and only considered after all on-time applications have been received.
1 September 2025 - Main application period opens.
15 January 2026 - Main application period closes.
You can make an application after this date, but it will be a late application. Late applications are not considered until all on-time applications have been considered and allocated.
12 March 2026 - Deadline to submit a change of address for consideration.
16 April 2026 - Offer day. You will receive your offer of a primary school place.
30 April 2026 - Deadline day for accepting an offer.
You should make any enquiries by contacting the Admissions Team at SBC.
School Admissions,
Swindon Borough Council
Wat Tyler House
Beckhampton Street, SN1 2JH
The SBC Admissions Guide can be found here. Page 10 covers how the priority allocation system works in detail.
Appeals
Where a parent/carer wishes to appeal the admissions decision the following Appeals Procedure is followed and the form is completed by the parent: Appeals Procedure/Form
The timeline for admissions appeals is as follows:
Further information can be found on the Swindon Borough Council website here
In Year Admissions
From September 2025 the Trust will be taking over the management of all in-year applications. Further information will appear ready for our transfer from Swindon Borough Council in August 2025.
