September 2027 -  Year R Admissions: 

Application & notification dates for admissions in September 2027

If you are thinking about joining St John the Baptist Primary School in September 2027, we would be delighted to welcome you. Choosing a school is an important moment for every family, and we are here to support you throughout the admissions process.

Children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 will start school in September 2027.

Applications for Year R places open on 1 November 2026 and close on 15 January 2027. Families will receive their outcome on 16 April 2027, and waiting lists will be created from 30 April 2027.

All applications must be made through Hampshire County Council’s school admissions system.  All information can be found on the Hampshire County Council School Admissions website pages: www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions 

If you would like to learn more about life at St John’s, arrange a visit, or ask any questions, please get in touch – we look forward to meeting you and showing you what makes our school such a special place for children to grow and flourish.

Parents will be notified of their child's allocated school on 16th April 2027. You will then be invited to accept your child's school place.

Following the notification date in April, we will send you a bumper welcome pack and write to all parents to welcome you to the SJTB Primary School family and detail all our transition events for you to attend.  

This is an exciting time for your child, and we cannot wait to meet them!

To book a tour or to attend one of our special events (see our open morning flyer below), please telephone our friendly school office team on 01329 800670 or email office@stjohnthebaptistprimary.co.uk

In - year admissions: 

We welcome applications for your child to start in Years R to 6 at anytime

Please contact us for an application form or visit https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions

Speak with the Headteacher to discuss your child's learning journey at SJTB Primary School

We welcome school tours with you and your child/ren. Please call the school office on 01329 800670  to arrange a suitable date and time. 

Mrs Livings, Headteacher, would also be more than happy to speak with you and discuss your child's needs over the phone. Please contact the school office on 01329 800670 to arrange a convenient time for a conversation. 

Staff Vacancies:

Our vacancies are also advertised on the HCC website – please also see our separate,  staff vacancies, tab. 

Governor Vacancies: 

We are currently seeking 2 co-opted Governors to join our Governing body. For further information, please see the advert below.  

Are you passionate about education and making a difference in your community?
We are seeking a two committed individual to join our governing board as a co-opted governor.

About the Role

Co-opted governors are appointed by the board for the skills and experience they can bring. You do not need to have any previous experience in education—just a willingness to contribute, learn, and support our school’s success.

What does a governor do?

• Works with other board members to set the school’s strategic direction

• Holds senior leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils

• Oversees the financial performance of the school and ensures money is well spent

Who can apply?

Anyone aged 18 or over, who is not disqualified under the statutory eligibility criteria, can be a co-opted governor. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are particularly interested in skills such as  finance, HR, legal, data analysis, premises management, etc. 

If you are a current parent of a child at SJTB Primary School, we recommend applying for a Parent Governor position. At this point in time there are no Parent Governor vacancies however if you are interested in the role please make the school office aware for future vacancies.

What will you gain?

• Strategic board-level experience

• Opportunities for personal and professional development

• The chance to make a real impact on children’s lives and the local community

Commitment

The role typically requires 6-8 hours per month (term time only), including meetings, reading papers, and school visits. Full training and support are provided.

How to Apply

To express your interest or find out more, please contact the school office via office@stjohnthebaptistprimary.co.uk

Join us and help shape the future of our school!