Admissions
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If your child is starting school in September 2026 and you are looking for a place, we would love to show you around our school. Please do not hesitate to phone, email or complete the form here to arrange a tour with Mrs Merriman, our Headteacher. We will be delighted to show you all St Johns has to offer and answer any questions that you have.
We are also pleased to make available our prospectus and virtual presentation on our homepage along with other useful information.
To apply for a place in Year R, please visit Hampshire County Council Admissions pages for more information: Applying for a reception place (Year R) | Education and learning | Hampshire County Council
Please also see below for our school's admission policies, which can be found at the bottom of this page.
In-Year Applications
All in-year applications from 01 September to 31 August must be made through Hampshire County Council's admissions portal.
You can find more information here: Applying for a school place in-year | Education and learning | Hampshire County Council
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If you are applying on faith criteria, please also ensure you complete a Supplementary Information Form. Our admin team will be happy to provide a hard copy upon request.
We always aim to notify parents of the outcome of their applications, including details of your right to appeal, within 10 school days. You will hear within 15 school days.
Please be aware, if your child is not successful in gaining a place, your child’s name will be automatically placed on the waiting list and will remain on it until 31 August, at which point the waiting list will close.
Our published admission number (PAN) for Year R in 2025-2026 is 49.
Our admissions limit for other year groups is as follows:
Year 1 - 41
Year 2 - 46
Year 3 - 50
Year 4 - 60
Year 5 - 60
Year 6 - 60
For any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact our school office, who will be happy to answer your questions.