--- title: "Admissions" url: "https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/admissions" school: "West Kidlington Primary & Nursery School" --- # Admissions ## Admissions --- ### Overview A warm welcome and thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at our primary school. We would love to get to know your child. West Kidlington offers a warm, caring environment where children thrive. We work to provide all pupils with a solid academic footing, which ensures that every child reaches their full potential, especially in the key areas of literacy, numeracy, science, and ICT. Our school also aims to help children develop as people, secure in knowing who they are and what they want from life. Our teaching philosophy is simple: we aim to combine the best of tried-and-tested methodology with new and innovative ways of teaching. West Kidlington’s Ofsted inspection in 2019 recognised these strengths, with an overall effectiveness rating of Good with Outstanding personal development. 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) Home School Agreement 23 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school/files/documents/Home_School_Agreement_2025-26.docx) --- ### How to apply Admissions to the school are coordinated by Oxfordshire Council, and your application can be completed and submitted online. Click the button below to visit the Oxfordshire Council applications website for the application form and further details. [Click here to apply now](https://myparentportal.oxfordshire.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/home) If you would like your child to join our school, Please [contact the school office](https://www.west-kidlington.oxon.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=West%20Kidlington%20admissions) --- ### Admissions Appeals Timeline For information about the admissions appeals process and key dates, please visit the Oxfordshire County council’s website [here.](https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/schools/apply-school-place/school-appeals) You can view the full admissions appeals timeline and related guidance there. --- ### Visit our School To arrange a tour of the school, please [contact our school office.](https://www.west-kidlington.oxon.sch.uk/contact) We’d love to show you and your little one around our fantastic school. --- ### Nursery Admissions If you are looking for a place for your child at our Nursery, visit our nursery page here: [NURSERY ADMISSIONS](https://www.west-kidlington.oxon.sch.uk/about-us/nursery) --- ### In-Year Admissions We welcome students joining us at any time of year. If you currently live outside of Oxfordshire you can find more information about transferring to a Oxfordshire school by clicking the button below: [APPLY ONLINE VIA OXFORDSHIRE COUNCIL](https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/schools/apply-school-place/infant-and-primary-school) --- ### New Starters - What to Expect Pupils are invited into the school for visits. This will help your child become familiar with the surroundings and routines of school. We offer transition sessions for each child during the school summer term before they start school for the first time as a four-year-old. During the period before any child starts at West Kidlington, we will arrange meetings for parents to discuss our partnership with you and talk about any concerns you might have. We are keen to meet families and give them the very best support in enabling children to become part of our community. --- ### Special Educational Needs and Disabilities West Kidlington Primary School and Nursery is an inclusive school and welcomes all children, regardless of special needs or disability. Pupils with additional needs are welcomed and encouraged to have extra visits before starting school, and there will be close liaison with parents to ensure that the best arrangements are in place from the day they join us. You can read more about West Kidlington’s approach to special educational needs and disabilities [here](https://www.west-kidlington.oxon.sch.uk/about-us/school-information/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-information). ### About Us - [Our Vision & Values](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/our-vision-values) - [Character Award](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/character-award) - [Our Staff](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/our-staff) - [The White Horse Federation](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/the-white-horse-federation) - [Policies & Procedures](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/school-information/policies-procedures) - [Admissions](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/admissions) - [Nursery](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/nursery) - [Careers](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/careers) - [Ofsted Report](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/achievements) - [West Kidlington Friends](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/west-kidlington-friends) - [Local Governance Committee](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/local-governance-committee) - [School Information](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/school-information/policies-procedures) - [Safeguarding](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/safeguarding) ![West Kidlington Primary & Nursery School](https://files.schudio.com/west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school/images/logo/Image_copy.png) **West Kidlington Primary & Nursery School** Oxford Road Kidlington Oxon OX5 1EA Tel: 01865 373 369 ### 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) - [Equality Statement](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/equality-statement) ### Useful Links - [Behaviour Policy](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/04_SP_V9_Behaviour_Policy_2026(1).pdf) - [Careers](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/about-us/careers) - [Curriculum ](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/learning-education/overview) - [Facilities for Hire](https://schoolhire.co.uk/oxford/westkiddlington) - [Arbor payments](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/for-parents/arbor-payments) - [Contact Us](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/contact) Proud to be a part of [**The White Horse Federation**](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) [![](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/images/logo/TWHF.png)](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) Registered in England: Company Number: **08075785** Registered Office: Plymouth St, Swindon SN1 2LB © Copyright 2023–2026 West Kidlington Primary & Nursery School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://west-kidlington-primary-nursery-school.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)