Admissions
New Starters to Reception Class
Once you decide you would like a place in the main intake into Reception (we call this the normal round) or at any other time after that, you must make a formal application. You can do this by applying to the Local Authority and not direct to the school. We are part of the admissions scheme of Devon County Council and details about admissions can be found on the Devon County Council Admission website and your application can easily be completed online through the Devon Citizens Portal. We understand that starting school is a very important milestone in your child's life and offer transition meetings and information sessions to help guide you and your child through the early weeks in reception class. We welcome prospective families to book a tour with our Head of School, Mr Martin Marriott, to look around the school and take the opportunity to ask questions and see us in action. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.
The websites below have information about the Schools Admission Procedures and Schools Admissions Code.
More information about school admissions in Devon can be found here.
In-Year Admissions
If you are moving to the area and wish to apply for a place at Shute Primary School, please contact us, and we would be delighted to arrange a visit to show you and your child around the school. Your application for a place will again be administered by the Admissions Team at Devon County Council.
For questions about your child joining the school or just about the admissions process in general, please do not hesitate to contact the school directly on 01297 33348 or contact Devon School Admissions Service on 0345 155 1019 or by email to admissions@devon.gov.uk.
2024-2025 Admissions Policies
Determined 2024 - 2025 Admissions Policies are found below. If you have any comments regarding the policies, you can contact us at the school or schoolsadmissionpolicy-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Shute Primary School Admissions 2024-2025
2025-2026 Admissions Policies
Determined 2025 - 2026 Admissions Policies are found below. If you have any comments regarding the policies, you can contact us at the school or schoolsadmissionpolicy-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Shute Primary School Admissions 2025-2026
The Admissions Appeals Timetable 2024
The deadline for submitting appeals allows appellants at least 20 school days to prepare and submit a written appeal. The appeal must then be heard within 40 school days for the normal round and within 30 days for in-year admissions.
Allocation date for the normal round Reception: 16 April 2024
Deadline for appeal forms to be submitted: 31 May 2024
Appeals will be heard within 40 school days, by: 26 July 2024
Where possible, appeals that are submitted after 31 May 2024 will be heard by 26 July 2024. If that is not possible, they will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being submitted.
In-year appeals can be submitted after a refusal. They will be heard within 30 school days of an appeal being submitted.
The Admissions Appeals Timetable 2025
The deadline for submitting appeals allows appellants at least 20 school days to prepare and submit a written appeal. The appeal must then be heard within 40 school days for the normal round and within 30 days for in-year admissions.
Allocation date for the normal round Reception: 16 April 2025
Deadline for appeal forms to be submitted: 31 May 2025
Appeals will be heard within 40 school days, by: 25 July 2025
Where possible, appeals that are submitted after 31 May 2025 will be heard by 25 July 2025. If that is not possible, they will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being submitted.
In-year appeals can be submitted after a refusal. They will be heard within 30 school days of an appeal being submitted.