In-year applications

Thank you for considering William Cobbett Primary School for your child’s education. If you are looking to transfer your child outside of the regular admission cycle, we welcome In-Year applications.

William Cobbett Primary School is an Academy, and the WMAT is the Admissions Authority responsible for admissions, waiting lists, and allocating places.

Applying for a place

You can apply for an In-Year place if:

You are moving house and your child can no longer attend their current school
Your child is being home-educated, and you would like them to attend a mainstream school
You wish to move your child to a different school while they are already enrolled

You can apply for an in-year school place for your child at any time. Applications are processed in the order received and offers are made as soon as a place becomes available. We always act in the best interests of the child. Once a place is allocated and the family confirms the move, the child is expected to start as soon as possible to ensure continuity of education.

How to apply

Applications can be made via:

Online Application: Use the In-Year Online Portal In-Year Online Portal

Paper Application: Complete the CMA Application Form. If you require a paper form, please contact Surrey County Council on 0300 200 1004

Required documents:

2 types of proof of residency

Supporting evidence for any medical, social, or exceptional circumstances, if applicable
Proof of arrival in the UK, if relevant

Important information

Response to offers: You must respond to any offer within two weeks. If you do not respond in time, the offer may be withdrawn.

School start date: Your child can start within 10 school days of accepting the offer. If deferral is needed, the latest start date is usually at the beginning of the next half-term.

Waiting lists: If a place isn’t available, your child will be added to the waiting list, ranked according to our Admission Policy. Waiting lists reset at the end of each academic year, so a new application will be needed for the following year.

If you do not receive an offer, you have the right to appeal. More details about the appeals process are available on our website.

Contacts

If you have any questions, please contact:

Hazel Nicolson at juniors@william-cobbett.surrey.sch.uk 01252 312772

Liz Crosby at admissions@wmat.org.uk 01252 900550

William Cobbett Junior School is proudly part of the WMAT, which enables us to benefit from shared resources, expertise, and opportunities for both staff and students.

Admissions policies

WMAT Admissions Policy