Year R entry September 2026
Admissions and Transition
We admit 30 children each year in the September after their fourth birthday. We have a thorough and supportive transition process to ensure every child feels confident and ready for their first day with us.
- Our staff visit local nurseries/pre-schools to get to know your child before they join us.
- We offer full-time education from the start of the academic year for our new Reception children, after a few settling in shorter days, which works wonderfully for our children.
How to apply
Applications for Reception for the September 2026. Here’s what you need to know:
- The deadline for submitting your application is 15 January 2026
- Applications can be made online or via a paper application through Surrey County Council
If you miss the deadline, don’t worry, you can still apply by either contacting the school directly to make a late application or using the same link to apply via Surrey County Council: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions if you live in Surrey, or via Hampshire County Council if you live in Hampshire https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions.
Contacts
If you have any questions, please contact:
Hazel Nicolson at juniors@william-cobbett.surrey.sch.uk 01252 312772
Or
Liz Crosby at admissions@wmat.org.uk 01252 900550
William Cobbett Primary School is proudly part of the WMAT, which enables us to benefit from shared resources, expertise, and opportunities for both staff and students.
Admission policies
WCPS admission arrangements 2026-27
