--- title: "Admissions" url: "https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/admissions" school: "Drove Primary School" --- # Admissions ## Admissions --- ### New Starters - What to Expect Before children start with us at Drove Primary School, the class teacher along with another member of staff, will conduct a Home Visit. This allows the teachers to get to know the child and can see each other before they start with us. During this, parents will have an opportunity to talk to the teacher, fill in the necessary forms, and receive a brochure. Parents will be given a start date and they are to bring their child to the school gates, where they will be greeted by the class teacher and the child will be guided into school. If the child is in Nursery or Reception, the home visit process is the same, however, to ensure a smooth and happy transition, children will be welcomed in gradually over a series of visits. Once the teacher feels that the child is ready to start full time, a discussion will be held with the parents to discuss the next steps. Every child’s start to school life is a vitally important period. At Drove, we do everything we can to make it a happy, exciting and positive experience. It is our role to support you and your family in the home to school transition. --- ### Overview Drove Primary School is a great place for your child to learn. We have an exceptional staff, support and nurture each student, and deliver a top-quality education. Please be aware that Swindon Bough Council allocate the school places, not Drove Primary School. If parents have been successful in getting a place at Drove they will be contacted by the council, who will then ring Drove. Ruth Ainsworth, our Senior Pupil Administration, will contact the parents to confirm that they still want the place with us. Once accepted a home visit date will be given. ### Primary Admissions Policies 01 SP V4 Primary Admissions Policy 2027-28 1.04 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/policies/01_SP_V4_Primary_Admissions_Policy_2027-28.pdf) 02 SP V3 Primary Admissions Policy 2026-27 685 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/policies/02_SP_V3_Primary_Admissions_Policy_2026-27.pdf) Accepting a School Place 351 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/Accepting_a_School_Place_-_REC_I2J.pdf) Accepting a School Place (Mobile) 468 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/Mobile_Accepting_a_School_Place.pdf) Catchment Area Map 752 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/files/documents/Drove_Primary_School_.pdf) --- ### How to Apply Admissions to the school are coordinated by Swindon Borough Council. To apply for a place at our school, follow the link below and submit an online application. [Click here to apply now](https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20071/school_places_and_admissions/427/primary_school_places_and_admissions) If you would like your child to join our school, Please [contact the school office](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/contact) to find out more. For advice about the application process, please contact; [admissions@twhf.org.uk](mailto:admissions@twhf.org.uk?subject=Drove%20Admissions) --- ### Visit our School To arrange a tour of the school, please [contact our school office](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/contact), where we can arrange a date for you and your child to come in and have a tour or the school. - Main School Office Number: 01793818608 - Nursery Office Number: 01793818600 --- ### In-Year Admissions for Reception to Year 6 To apply for an In-Year place at our school, click on the Apply online button below. **[APPLY ONLINE VIA SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL](https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20071/school_places_and_admissions/422/transferring_to_a_swindon_sch)** --- ### Nursery Admissions If you are looking for a place for your child at our Nursery, visit our nursery page here: **[NURSERY ADMISSIONS PAGE](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/our-nursery-provision)** --- ### Key Dates #### For a Primary, Infant or Junior School Application | Date | Activity | |---|---| | 1st September 2026 | Main application period opens. | | 15th January 2027 | Main application period closes. You can make an application after this date, but it will be a late application. Late applications are not considered until all on-time applications have been considered and allocated. | | 10th March 2027 | Deadline to submit a change of address for consideration. | | 17th April 2027 | Offer day. You will receive your offer of a Primary school place. | | 30th April 2027 | Deadline day for accepting an offer | #### For Secondary School Application | Date | Activity | |---|---| | 1st September 2026 | Application period opens. | | 31st October 2026 | Secondary application closing date. You can make an application after this date, but it will be a late application. Late applications are not considered until all on-time applications have been considered and allocated. | | 12th January 2027 | Deadline to submit a change of address for consideration. | | 1st March 2027 | Offer day. You will receive your offer of a secondary school place. | | 15th March 2027 | Deadline day for accepting an offer | --- ### School Admissions Appeal If you did not get a place at Drove, you have the right to appeal to the council. You can do this by clicking the link below. **[School Admissions Appeal](https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20071/school_places_and_admissions/973/school_admission_appeals)** For information about the admissions appeals process and key dates, please visit the Swindon Borough council’s website [here.](https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20071/school_places_and_admissions/973/appealing_for_a_school_place) You can view the full admissions appeals timeline and related guidance there. ### About Us - [About our School](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/about-our-school) - [Our Vision & Values](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/our-vision-values) - [Our Staff](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/our-staff) - [The White Horse Federation](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/the-white-horse-federation) - [Admissions](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/admissions) - [Our Nursery Provision](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/our-nursery-provision) - [Careers](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/careers) - [Ofsted Report](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/achievements) - [Safeguarding](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/safeguarding) - [School Information](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/school-information) ![Drove Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/images/logo/Image_copy(1).png) **Drove Primary School** Drove Rd Swindon SN1 3AH Tel: 01793 818608 ### Useful Links - [Privacy Policy](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [Cookies](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/cookies) - [GDPR](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/about-our-trust/gdpr) - [Modern Slavery Statement](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/modern-slavery-statement) - [Equality Act](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/policies/08_SP_V1_Equality,_Diversity_and_Inclusion_Policy_2026.pdf) ### Useful Links - [Behaviour Policy](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/04_SP_V9_Behaviour_Policy_2026(1).pdf) - [Careers](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/about-us/careers) - [Curriculum ](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/learning-education/overview) - [Facilities for Hire](https://schoolhire.co.uk/swindon/drove) - [Arbor payments](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/for-parents/school-life/arbor-payments) - [Contact Us](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/contact) © Copyright 2017–2026 Drove Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)