Admissions

Thinking of joining St John the Baptist Primary School?

We welcome enquiries from parents and carers regarding children joining our school across all year groups. Please do contact the school office regarding availability of places and further information on our admissions' procedure. Please also visit our 'Join Our School' page to find further information on tours and events that may interest you.

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Each class has space for thirty children. Our Published Admission Number is 30. The teachers are used to adapting the learning for all children in the class, regardless of their age or prior attainment.

Our admissions policy can be found below.

For further information, you may find the following links helpful:

Hampshire School Admissions To find out about the admissions process for SJTB and other Hampshire maintained schools.

Hampshire Admissions Appeals Process Information Please use this link for information regarding admissions appeals.

Starting School in Year R – September 2027

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

Applications for Year R places open on 1 November 2026 and close on 15 January 2027. Hampshire County Council will notify families of on‑time applications on 16 April 2027, and waiting lists will be established from 30 April 2027.

All applications for a Year R place must be made through Hampshire County Council’s school admissions system. You can find full details and key dates on the Hampshire admissions website (link above).

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.

For our Year 6 families applying for secondary placements – September 2027:

Applications for children transferring to secondary school in September 2027 will open on 7 September 2026.

Applications should be submitted online or parents can request a paper application form in exceptional circumstances by emailing admissions.team@hants.gov.uk. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026.

You will need to:

Name three schools on your application to maximise your chances of being offered a place at one of your preferred schools.
Submit your application on-time, before the 31 October deadline.
Use the County Council’s school catchment area finder to check the catchment school for your address
Read the school’s admission policies to find out how many places are available and what criteria will be used to allocate places if the school is oversubscribed.
Think about how your child will get to school. See travel to school to help plan your journey and find out if you are eligible for help with transport. You must name your catchment school(s) if you have one, as a preference if you wish to apply for travel assistance.

Should you need further support navigating the process, please get in touch with the school office.