We welcome applications from all families - you do not need to be Catholic to be part of our wonderful school. 

If your child's 5th birthday is between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026 then you will need to apply for a place at First, Infant or Primary School.

Applying for a place in Reception Class

The School Admissions Team at Staffordshire County Council allocate all school Reception class places - for further details on the admissions process including admission criteria, catchment areas, appeals etc

please follow this link to Staffordshire County Council website. 

School Admissions do not issue application forms as the Service is keen to provide a paperless system in all its admissions processes wherever possible. Their website also gives details if you wish to apply for a mid-year transfer, but we would kindly request that you contact the school first.

When Can I Apply?

To apply for a reception place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School you must apply via Staffordshire County Council here: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx

You can also find our full admissions policy below.

If you would like any further information or any support with the application process please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

office@st-marys-brewood.staffs.sch.uk

01902 850261

For us, every day is an open day - so please give us a call and we will arrange a time and date for you to visit us!

KEY DATES

1st November 2024 - applications open. You will need to click on this link to apply online.

https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx

15th January 2025 - deadline for applications.  You will need to click on this link to apply online.

https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx

16th April 2025 - National Offer Day (parents receive outcomes)

Further information can be found on the Staffordshire County Council School Admissions website

Joining School In Years 1-6

St Mary’s has well developed pastoral systems that help children who choose to join the school settle in quickly. If you have moved into the area or are considering moving your child to St Mary’s the process is outlined below. 

We welcome in-year admissions to all year groups. The process for in-year admissions is not led centrally by the County Council Admissions Team.  In the first instance, we would recommend that you contact us directly to arrange a time to come and look around and have a chat with the headteacher. You will then need to submit an in-year admissions form and return it to the school office.

If a place is available and your application is successful you will be notified as soon as possible.  If you are unsuccessful you have the right to appeal and the appeal timetable can be found below.

Pupil Induction

Once a place has been formally offered, please contact the school to arrange a further visit and/or a start date.  There will be opportunity then for you to meet your child/children’s new teachers and find out about class routines.  If your child joins midyear, in their first few weeks they will be assessed and their needs identified.  The class teacher will then arrange a meeting with you to discuss your child’s induction and short term targets. We aim to make transitions for children as easy as possible to help them to settle quickly.