Admissions
Overview
Gorse Hill Primary School and Nursery is a great place to study.
We have an exceptional staff, supports and nurtures each student, and deliver a top-quality education.
Primary Admission Policies
How to Apply
Admissions to the school are coordinated by Swindon Borough Council, and your application can be completed and submitted online.
Click the button below to visit the Swindon Borough Council applications website for the application form and further details.
If you would like your child to join our school, Please contact our school office to find out more.
For advice about the application process, please contact: [email protected]
Admissions into Nursery
Admissions into our 3 and 4 year old nurseries are managed by the school. Application forms for the nurseries can be collected from the school office.
All 3 and 4 year olds are eligible for 15 hours a week of free early education provision, starting the term following their third birthday. At Gorse Hill we offer this provision through morning or afternoon sessions, we also have additional wraparound provision in the 3 and 4 year old nursery.
To apply for a space at Gorse Hill Nursery, please come to the school office to complete an application form.
In-Year Admissions
Gorse Hill welcomes students joining us at any time of year. If you currently live outside of Swindon Borough, you can find more information about transferring to a Swindon school by clicking the button below.
APPLY ONLINE VIA SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Visit our School
To arrange a tour of the school, please contact our school office.
New Starters - What to Expect
Every child’s start to school life is a vitally important period. At Gorse Hill, we do everything we can to make it a smooth, happy, and positive experience. Our early-years team places a strong focus on assisting children with the transition from home to school life.
Proposed Primary Admissions Policy 2025/26 and 2026/27
There is a requirement for our Trust, which is its own admitting authority to consult upon their forthcoming admission arrangements, as laid out in School Admissions Code - September 2021.
The White Horse Federation is carrying out consultation in relation to our Primary school's Admissions Arrangements for 2025/26 and 2026/27.
We wish to consult on the proposed changes within the 2025/26 Admissions Policy, so these come into effect from September 2025:
Primary PAN's
Oxfordshire - West Kidlington Primary School - decrease of PAN from 60 to 30
Swindon - Grange Infant School - Decrease of PAN from 90 to 60
Swindon - Grange Junior School - Decrease of PAN from 90 - 60
The consultation period is now open and will end on the Wednesday 11th December 2024.
Please review our Proposed Primary Admissions policy attached. If you wish to raise any concerns or have any questions, please contact: [email protected] before the consultation end date.
A copy of this "proposed" policy will be published on both our Trust and Primary school's websites.