The Willows Primary School is part of the Orwell Multi-Academy Trust. As a trust we follow the Suffolk County Council admission policy.  Further information can be found at https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-places/

The admission arrangements to schools in Suffolk for the 2025/2026 school year are now on the Suffolk County Council’s website here. 

RECEPTION APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025

Reception applications for pupils starting reception class in September 2025 should be made online, please use the QR code below to take you to the Suffolk schools application page.  Alternatively you can collect a form from the school office and return it to Suffolk County Council Admissions team. The CLOSING DATE for applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025,  any applications made after this date will be considered a late application and may delay the application.

Providing that you apply by the deadline you will find out where your child/children have been allocated a school place on 16th April 2024.

If you have done a late application after the deadline, then a CAF1 form needs to be completed.

Apply Online here:

Apply for a primary school place 2025/2026 - Suffolk County Council

MAKING AN IN YEAR APPLICATION:

Please contact the school office directly to ask for an ADM1 application form, or click on the link below and you can download one at home or alternatively we can post one directly to you.

Application form 2024/2025

Move to a different school (in-year applications 2024/2025) - Suffolk County Council

We encourage parents/carers to make an appointment with our admissions coordinator, Philippa Price, to view the school and meet with the Headteacher. It is vital that you visit the school before making any application so that you can ensure that you are happy with the application you are making and understand the expectations and what we can offer you and your child/children. Suffolk County Council will be able to advise you on local schools and spaces available. You can contact them on 0345 600 0981 or alternatively email them on admissions@suffolk.gov.uk

If you require any further assistance or guidance on making an application please contact the office on 01473 683178 or alternatively office@thewillows.omat.org.uk

More information and guidelines that we follow can be found on the Suffolk County Council Admissions Website below

We look forward to your child/children hopefully joining us.

Education Admission Appeals

If you have received a letter from an Admission Authority refusing your child a place at your preferred school(s) in Suffolk, you have the right to appeal that decision. Information on how to appeal can be found here:

Education admission appeals and permanent exclusion reviews - Suffolk County Council

How to make an appeal

Complete the form below and send to:

Contact details:

01473 264219 or 01473 264218 or email statutory.appealsoffice@suffolk.gov.uk.

If you would like to check to see if you are entitled to free school transport then please follow the link below: