Admissions Arrangements 2025 - 2026

Admissions Arrangements 2026 - 2027

 Timeline for setting admission arrangements

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How to Apply

Applications for Reception and other year groups are made through the North Somerset School Admissions Team.
You can apply online via the North Somerset portal — this is the quickest and easiest way to complete your application.
Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email from the Admissions Team.

 Apply via North Somerset School Admissions 

How to apply for a school place online

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Delaying or Deferring Reception Entry

Parents of children starting Reception can choose to delay their child’s start date (for example, starting later in the school year) or defer entry until later in the academic year, in line with national guidance.
Parents of summer-born children may also request admission outside the normal age group if they feel this is in their child’s best interests.

Each request is considered carefully and individually, working in partnership with families.
Full details and guidance can be found in the KMAT Admissions Arrangements 2026/27. 

For full guidance on delaying or deferring Reception entry, and the process for requesting admission outside the normal age group, visit the North Somerset Council deferrals and out-of-age-group admissions page.

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Oversubscription & How Places Are Allocated

When a year group receives more applications than places available, all applications are ranked according to our oversubscription criteria, and places are allocated in ranked order. This is required by the School Admissions Code. 

The oversubscription criteria used to rank applications are set out in the Kaleidoscope Admission Arrangements 2026/27 document (linked below). The oversubscription criteria for Ashcombe Primary School are set out on page 5 of the document. KMAT Admissions Arrangements 2026/27

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Admission Appeals

If you are refused a place at your preferred school the letter from North Somerset will explain why, and you will be given the right to appeal. You should read the North Somerset Appeals Guidance available on the following website: North Somerset Council - School appeals 

Appeals Timetable 2026 - 2027

Appeals Timetable 2025 - 2026

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Moving schools (in year transfers)

If you are looking to change your child's school, we strongly urge you to check with North Somerset Admissions about school place availability before you commit to moving to or within North Somerset. Certain areas and year groups have very limited or no spaces available. The nearest school with a vacancy may be a far distance from where you plan to live.

There is no guarantee that siblings will be offered a place at the same school, a school in the same area, or at schools in the same direction. All admissions, including in year transfers are managed by North Somerset admissions officers.

For further information and to apply online please visit: North Somerset Council - Changing schools during the school year 

or call: (01934) 888888 (and ask to speak to School Admissions)

Changing school in year paper application form

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