--- title: "Admissions" url: "https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/admissions" school: "Grange Junior School" --- # Admissions ## Overview --- A warm welcome and thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at our primary school. At Grange Junior School, we aim to provide your child with a broad and balanced education, fulfilling their needs in a stimulating and caring environment. On this page, you can find information about how to apply for a place, in-year admissions, open events, and what to expect for your child’s first days at the school. ### 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 997 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/grange-junior-school/files/documents/Grange_Junior_School.pdf) School Uniform Policy 81 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/grange-junior-school/files/documents/School_Uniform_24-25.pdf) --- ### 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. [Click here to apply now](https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20071/school_places_and_admissions/427/primary_school_places_and_admissions/3) If you would like your child to join our school, Please [contact our school office](https://grange-jun.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=Grange%20Junior%20Admissions) --- ### Visit our School If you are interested in applying for a place at Grange Junior School, we would be more than happy to show you around. If you would like to arrange a visit at the school, please [contact our school office.](https://grange-jun.swindon.sch.uk/contact) In the meantime, you can also watch our school tour video below! [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/6NWvX4-1PEs?rel=0) --- ### In-Year Admissions If a parent wishes to transfer their child to another Swindon authority school, use the 'Apply Online' button below. The form needs to be completed and signed by the head of school before it can then be sent to the admissions team at the Swindon Civic Offices. [APPLY ONLINE VIA SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL](https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20071/school_places_and_admissions/422/transferring_to_a_swindon_sch) --- ### Admissions Appeals Timeline 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. --- ### New Starters - Preparing for a New School To get your child ready for school and their new environment, you could: - Allow your child to become familiar with the school by walking past it. If you visit the school for any reason, bring your child along with you. - Encourage your child to try to dress and undress themselves without help. - Get them to use a knife and fork when eating at home. - Encourage them to independently use the toilet and wash their hands. - Encourage them to be apart from you for short periods of time, such as with relatives and neighbours and at playgroup. - Talk to them, listen to them, and play with them. - Read and share books together. - Sing number and nursery rhymes. ### About Us - [Our Vision & Values](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/our-vision-values) - [Our Staff](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/our-staff) - [The White Horse Federation](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/the-white-horse-federation) - [Admissions](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/admissions) - [Careers](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/careers) - [Ofsted Report](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/ofsted-report) - [Safeguarding](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/safeguarding) - School Information - [Policies & Procedures](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/school-information/policies-procedures) - [Online Safety](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/school-information/online-safety) - [Attendance and Absence](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/school-information/attendance-and-absence) - [Local Governance Committee](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/school-information/local-governance-committee) - [Funding](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/school-information/funding) - [School Closures](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/our-schools/school-closures) - [SEND Information](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/school-information/send) ![Grange Junior School](https://files.schudio.com/grange-junior-school/images/logo/Image_copy.png) **Grange Junior School** Grange Drive Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4JY Tel: 01793 822405 ### 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://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/careers) - [Curriculum ](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/learning-education/curriculum/overview) - [Facilities for Hire](https://schoolhire.co.uk/swindon/grangejunior) - [Arbor payments](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/for-parents/school-life/arbor-payments) - [Contact Us](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/contact) Proud to be a part of [**The White Horse Federation**](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) [![](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/images/TWHF.png)](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) Registered in England: Company Number: **08075785** Registered Office: Plymouth St, Swindon SN1 2LB © Copyright 2023–2026 Grange Junior School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/grange-junior-school/images/splash/Grange_Junior_Open_Day_Splash.jpg)