We welcome applications from all families - you do not need to be Catholic to be part of our wonderful school. 

If your child's 4th birthday is between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025 then you will need to apply for a place at First, Infant or Primary School.

Applying for a place in Reception Class  

The School Admissions Team at Staffordshire County Council allocate all school Reception class places - for further details on the admissions process including admission criteria, catchment areas, appeals etc please follow this link to Staffordshire County Council website.  School Admissions do not issue application forms as the Service is keen to provide a paperless system in all its admissions processes wherever possible. Their website also gives details if you wish to apply for a mid-year transfer, but we would request that you contact the school first.

When Can I Apply?

To apply for a reception place at St John's you must apply via Staffordshire County Council here: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx

You can also find our full admissions policy below.

If you would like any further information or any support with the application process please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

office@st-johns-greathaywood.staffs.sch.uk

01889 343106

For us, every day is an open day - so please give us a call and we will arrange a time and date for you to visit us!

KEY DATES

1st November 2024 - applications open. You will need to click on this link to apply online.

https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx

15th January 2025 - deadline for applications.  You will need to click on this link to apply online.

https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx

16th April 2025 - National Offer Day (parents receive outcomes)

Further information can be found on the Staffordshire County Council School Admissions website

Applying for a Nursery Place

You can apply for a nursery place from the start of the school term after your child’s third birthday.  Nursery applications are a dealt with directly by the school.

Here at St John's Nursery, we are dedicated to ensuring that your child has the best possible start to their educational, social and emotional life. If you are interested bringing your child for a 'stay and play' session, you would be most welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange a day / time for this.

To find our more or for an application pack please call us on 01889 343106 email: office@st-johns -greathaywood.staffs.sch.uk

Our nursery has places for 3-4 year olds and is open 5 days per week (NB term time only).

Morning and afternoon sessions are available with the option of before and after school club provision each day before school from 7.30am in the morning and after school until 5.30pm in the evening.

15 hours + 30 hours provision available.
Please contact the school office re eligibility.

In Year Admissions

We welcome in-year admissions to all year groups.  The process for this is different however, as it is not led centrally by the County Council Admissions Team.  In the first instance, we would recommend that you contact us directly to arrange a time to come and look around and have a chat with the headteacher.  You will then need to submit an  in-year admissions form and return it to the school office.

In-Year Applications

An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the admission round and the child will be admitted where there are available places. An application should be made to the school by completing the in-year admissions application form which is available on our website below. A hard copy of the application form can be obtained by contacting the school office at 01889 343106.

Completed application forms must be and returned to:

School Office

St John's Catholic Primary School

School Lane

Great Haywood

ST18 0SL

Where there are places available but more applications than places, the published oversubscription criteria, as set out in the admission arrangements will be applied. The full admission arrangements can be accessed below, or by contacting the school office to request a hard copy. Parents are advised to read the admission arrangements carefully before making their application.

If there are no places available, the child will be added to the waiting list and further information relating to this will be included in the letter sent from the school advising you of the outcome of your application. Please see the admission arrangements for more details.

You will be advised of the outcome of your application in writing as soon as possible. Applicants must be informed of the outcome of their application within 15 school days of its receipt, but the aim is to notify applicants of the outcome of their application within 10 school days of its receipt.

You have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel if your application is unsuccessful.

If you have any questions in relation to in-year admissions please contact the school office on 01889 343106. You may also wish to discuss in-year applications with the local authority admissions@staffordshire.gov.uk