Choosing a school for your child is an important decision and we hope that this website gives you the relevant information. However, there is nothing like visiting in person for getting a flavour of the school, and discovering what a very special place it is.
The best schools know that education should be concerned with the personal development of the whole child, intellectual, physical, moral, spiritual, social, aesthetic and emotional.
We aim to provide a broad curriculum to nurture growth in all these areas. We recognise that the rate of development in each of these areas varies from child to child, therefore our curriculum and teaching methods are designed to help each child realise his or her maximum potential.
Woodmancote School believes that by building self-esteem and confidence, equipping pupils with skills to learn, by working together as a team and by involving all stakeholders (parents and others), it will ensure a continuous improvement in its high standards of teaching and learning.
Please read the Prospectus and then come and spend some time here. You will receive a very warm welcome.
Woodmancote School’s published admissions number (PAN) is 420, made up of 60 places in each year group (reception – year 6).
As a Community School, the admission authority for this school is Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). GCC is responsible for setting and publishing the school’s admissions arrangements. The school administers in-year applications on behalf of the local authority.
Gloucestershire County Council publishes the admission arrangements for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools.
You can view the current and upcoming policies on the GCC website:
If you require a paper copy of any policy, please contact the Gloucestershire In Year Team at inyear.admissions@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Parents and carers should complete the Gloucestershire County Council In‑Year Application Form:
Apply for an In‑Year School Place
Completed forms should be emailed directly to the school.
Email for In‑Year Applications: email the school office
We aim to respond to all In‑Year applications within 10 school days.
If your application is successful, you will receive a written offer from the school. The letter will include:
– confirmation of the place offered,
– the date by which you must accept or decline the offer,
– any next steps required (such as completing admission forms or arranging a start date).
Please ensure you respond within the stated timeframe so that the place can be secured. If we do not hear from you, the offer may be withdrawn in line with the School Admissions Code.
If we are unable to offer a place, you will receive a written refusal explaining the reason(s) why.
If your child is refused a place, you have the legal right to appeal the decision to an Independent Appeals Panel.
For Community Schools, Gloucestershire County Council manages the appeals process.
The school will:
– notify you of the refusal,
– provide information on how to lodge an appeal.
GCC will:
– arrange the Independent Appeals Panel,
– provide the timetable and process for hearings.
Appeals are completely independent of the school and the Governing Body.
All admission authorities must comply with the statutory School Admissions Code (2021).
School Admissions Code – GOV.UK
