Ilchester Community Primary School is committed to providing all students a welcoming and inclusive environment. Our admissions process is designed to be straightforward and transparent, ensuring every family has the information and support they need to make an informed decision. We welcome applications from all children and strive to make the transition to our school as smooth as possible.

School Admissions

Ilchester Community Primary School is a community school, so Somerset Local Authority sets the admission arrangements.

Ilchester Community Primary School/Preston Primary AcademyTrust are consulting on their 2027/28 admission arrangements. To view and comment on the arrangements, please click here https://somersetcouncil.citizenspace.com/childrens-services/2027-arrangements

 The consultation will end on 5 January 2026 and the final determined arrangements will be published on the school website by 15 March 2026.

In Year Admissions

Parents are advised to contact their preferred school/s directly to apply for a place.

An application form is available for download at the bottom of this page.

All sections of the application form must be completed, signed, and returned to School. Parents may need to provide proof of address if the application results from a house move.

If the School has a place available within the Admission Number for the year group, the Headteacher will send out an offer letter to the parent.

If the School has no place available within the Admission Number of the Year Group, the School will contact Preston Primary Academy Trust. If the Academy Trust agrees the admission over Admission Number, the School will be contacted and asked to send out an offer letter to the parent. If the Academy Trust does not agree an admission, it will send the parent a refusal letter, an appeal form and information about other schools with places available.

Starting School

All starting school applications have a national closing date of 15 January. They can be made online or by completing a paper form. Every year, outcomes will be sent by e-mail or letter on 16 April (or the next working day).

Full details about Starting School Application may be found using the following link:

This policy will be reviewed in line with the directive from Somerset Council.