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Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary School

Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary School

Admissions

We are delighted that you are considering Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary School for your child. We welcome visits from prospective parents and carers – please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Applying for a Place

Admissions to Parrett & Axe are managed in line with Dorset Council’s admissions arrangements. Applications should be made directly through Dorset Council via their online application system.

  • Starting School (Reception): Applications for children due to start school in September should be submitted by the national closing date in January. Dorset Council will notify parents of the outcome in April.

  • In-Year Admissions: If you are moving into the area or would like your child to join the school outside the normal admissions round, applications should also be made through Dorset Council. We encourage you to contact the office if you are interested in viewing the school and please contact us if you have any questions.

Apply for a school place - Dorset Council

School admissions parents guide - Dorset Council

Moving school during the school year (in year admissions) - Dorset Council

SIF Faith and Vulnerable Children 2026-27

SIF Faith and Vulnerable Children 2027-28

Admissions Policy

Below is the school's admissions policy for this academic year as well as the admissions policy for 2026-2027.
Each admissions policy states our oversubscription criteria.
Admission-Policy-2024-25
Admission-Policy-2025-26
Admission-Policy-2026-27

Appeals

The Local Authority will act on behalf of the school for all appeals regarding admissions.
For more information, including an online appeals form and an appeals timetables of dates, please follow this link:
Appeal a school admission decision

School Catchement Area

 You can find out about schools in your catchment area through Dorset for You: Click here