Admissions

St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School Admissions are dealt with by the Dorset School Admissions Service, Tel No: 01305 221063.

If you have any questions our School Admin Officer will be happy to help you: 01747 824446.

Parents should create an account to apply for a primary school place.  This will also enable you to view the outcome online on the offer date.

As a reminder, applications for starting Primary School in September 2026 need to be made by 15th January 2026.

Applications to Secondary School for September 2026 for current Year 6’s need to be made by 31st October 2025.

If you do not have online access, please speak to a member of the office team and we will endeavour to arrange access to a school computer.

Applications should be made on-line following this link:
Dorset Admissions

To apply to transfer your child to our school, part way through the school year in any year group, or for a child starting at the beginning of the autumn term for years 1 – 6, please make an application by completing the form through the link below.

In year applications 

Please click here for a link to the SAST Schools Admissions policies

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