School Admissions
Starting school is one of the most important events in a child's life. We may be your child's first school with them joining us for the first time in our Reception Class or your child may already attend our Nursery class. They may have had previous schools in this country or abroad. We welcome children at whatever stage of their education and whatever time of year.
Our staff are very experienced at settling children quickly and happily into our school.
Should you wish to visit our school please contact the school office. We would be delighted to arrange a school visit for you to have a look around.
Applications for admission to the main school should be made to Wiltshire Council - Please use this link for detailed information about the admissions process, and for on-line applications. You will also find details of the appeals process.
https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/1657/Apply-for-a-school-place
New Reception Starters
Children are admitted to our Reception class in the September following their 4th Birthday. For children due to start school in September 2027, you must apply to Wiltshire Council for a school place for your child by midnight on 15th January 2027.
Transferring from another school
To transfer your child to Coombe Bissett Primary School , you should complete an in year transfer via https:/parentportal.wiltshire.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/home. If you cannot access the internet please contact Wiltshire Council on 0300 4560100 to request a paper application.
To transfer your child to a school outside Wiltshire, you should contact the home authority for the school to clarify the admissions process.
Applications from service personnel moving into Wiltshire
When applying for a school place, children of UK Service personnel (HM forces) or other crown servants are treated as meeting the residency criteria for a particular area, even if they don’t yet own a house in the county. Until a fixed address is available, the unit address of the military base will be used and a school place allocated accordingly.
Parents are advised to attach proof of their posting to the transfer application form and a letter of support from the commanding officer if the posting note does not indicate the housing arrangements.
If your child will be starting school in September with the normal round of admissions, parents must send proof of their posting to the county.
Nursery Admissions
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The school has a Nursery class onsite and many of our Reception children will come to us directly from this class. We make arrangements in the Summer term for the children to come across to the main school as much as possible to familiarise them with their new classroom and teacher so that their transition to the main school goes as well as it can.
However, if your child is attending a different pre-school we will work closely with them to ensure that the children make a smooth transition into the school.
We deal with our own admissions to our Nursery class - please click here for more information.
Choosing a school for your child with SEND
Many children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities can be supported effectively and thrive in mainstream schools. For more information about Specialist Provision and Resource Bases in the local area, as well as how to apply, please visit this website.