Reception Admissions 2025
If you are looking for a primary school place for your child or children for September 2025, we hope you will consider the Rosary School. Have a look at our website, perhaps take a virtual tour and please do contact us if you would like to visit the school. We will be delighted to guide you through the application process and answer any questions you have.
A Little Bit About Us
Our school is a small, co-educational Academy for children aged 4 to 11 years. We believe that belonging to a secure, supportive and encouraging community, helps our pupils feel ready to learn every day. Our staff work together to model Christian values and community, encouraging our pupils to foster healthy relationships with one another and grow in their social and emotional development. By the end of their primary school education, our pupils feel prepared for and are equipped to thrive at secondary school.
How to apply for a place in Reception class 2025
We can admit 30 children into our reception year. The application process for entry to reception year is managed for all state schools within the county, by GCC School Admissions. The online application link is below. There is also a second form that must be filled out and returned by post or hand delivered to us.
GCC School Admissions Application Form
Rosary School Admissions Form
This form must also be filled out and posted or hand delivered to us along with any accompanying documents (if applicable).
Please return form along with accompanying documents (if applicable) to:
Admissions Officer
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Beeches Green
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 4AB
Key Dates
From November 2024 | Letters sent out to Gloucestershire residents explaining how to apply for a school place |
From 3 November 2024 to 15 January 2025 | Application Window. Closing date for school applications is Midnight on 15 January 2025 |
Midnight on Sunday 31st March 2025 | Closing date for Summer-born deferment requests |
Wednesday 16 April 2025 | Allocation Day |
Wednesday 23 April 2025 | Closing date to return reply form accepting the School/Academy place or requesting to be put on waiting list/s |
After Wednesday 14 May 2025 | Outcome of Waiting List Requests |
Wednesday 21 May 2025 | Closing date for return of reply forms |
June 2025 to July 2025 | Appeals |