Admissions
Overview
A warm welcome and thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at our primary school.
The Croft Primary school is a school where learning is at the head and heart of all we do. We have an exceptional staff, support and nurture each student, and deliver a top-quality education.
On this page, you can find information about how to apply for a place, in-year admissions, open events, and what to expect for your child’s first days at the school.
Primary Admission Policies
Proposed Primary Admissions Policy 2025/26 and 2026/27
There is a requirement for our Trust, which is its own admitting authority to consult upon their forthcoming admission arrangements, as laid out in School Admissions Code - September 2021.
The White Horse Federation is carrying out consultation in relation to our Primary school's Admissions Arrangements for 2025/26 and 2026/27.
We wish to consult on the proposed changes within the 2025/26 Admissions Policy, so these come into effect from September 2025:
Primary PAN's
Oxfordshire - West Kidlington Primary School - decrease of PAN from 60 to 30
Swindon - Grange Infant School - Decrease of PAN from 90 to 60
Swindon - Grange Junior School - Decrease of PAN from 90 - 60
The consultation period is now open and will end on the Wednesday 11th December 2024.
Please review our Proposed Primary Admissions policy attached. If you wish to raise any concerns or have any questions, please contact: [email protected] before the consultation end date.
A copy of this "proposed" policy will be published on both our Trust and Primary school's websites.
How to Apply
Admissions to the school are coordinated by Swindon Borough Council, and your application can be completed and submitted online.
Click the button below to visit the Swindon Borough Council applications website for the application form and further details.
If you would like your child to join our school, Please contact our school office to find out more.
For advice about the application process, please contact: [email protected]
Visit our School
We would love to show you around our amazing school and will be hosting a number of open days to give you an opportunity to take a look around on normal school day.
Parent tours are by appointment only, to book please contact our school office. Due to limited space we can only accommodate 12 families per session. Please bring your child with you and siblings are allowed to attend.
Parent tours for 24/25:
- 14th October 24 - 9.30am & 1.30pm
- 15th October 24 - 9.30am & 1.30pm
- 16th October 24 - 9.30am & 1.30pm
- 13th November 24 - 9.30am & 1.30pm
- 9th January 25 - 9.30am & 1.30pm
In-Year Admissions
We welcome students joining us at any time of year. If you currently live outside of Swindon, you can find more information about transferring to a Swindon school by clicking the button below.
TRANSFERRING TO A LOCAL SCHOOL
For more information about in-year transfers, you can also contact our school office.
New Starters - What to Expect
Every child’s start to school life is a vitally important period. At The Croft, we do everything we can to make it a smooth, happy, and positive experience. Our early years team place a strong focus on assisting children with the transition from home to school life.