Admissions
Admission Arrangements
Chilton Community Primary school is part of a Multi-Academy Trust, the Children’s Endeavour Trust is responsible for establishing the admission criteria and the oversubscription criteria, in line with guidance from the Department of Education’s School Admissions Code. This process is supported by Suffolk County Council. A copy of the school Admission Arrangements document is given below, and this includes details of the schools’ Published Admission Numbers (PAN) and the schools’ oversubscription criteria:
if your child is due to start in EYFS (reception) in September 2027
Reception 2027 Intake – Come and Visit Us!
Do you have a child due to start school in September 2027?
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we would be delighted to welcome you to Chilton Primary School to see what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow. From our nurturing environment and dedicated staff to our enthusiastic learners, a visit is the perfect opportunity to experience our school community first-hand.
We are offering school tours for prospective Reception families, giving you the chance to explore our classrooms, meet members of our team and ask any questions you may have about starting school.
To book a personalised tour, please contact the school office on: 01449 612928
Pupil admissions for the Reception Year (traditionally called transition or cohort years) are administered annually by the Local Authority on behalf of the school.
You will need to apply by the national closing date of 15th January 2027 by completing an application form and returning it to Suffolk County Council. Application forms and further details are available on their website: Apply for a primary school place 2027/2028 - Suffolk County Council
The National Offer day is Friday 16th April 2027, and you will receive notification by email or letter from Suffolk County Council.
Admissions to other year groups
Applications made during the school year are known as In-Year Admissions and apply to children in Years 1 to 6, as well as Reception from the Spring Term onwards.
We currently have places available across all year groups, from Reception through to Year 6. As a small and friendly school, we pride ourselves on creating a caring environment where every child is known as an individual and encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.
We warmly welcome families to come and visit us. Our personalised tours give you the opportunity to meet our staff and children, see learning in action and get a real feel for life at Chilton Primary School. We'd be delighted to show you around and answer any questions you may have.
The Admissions Arrangements and In-Year Admissions Application Form can be downloaded below. Completed application forms should be returned to the school by email or post. We will then contact you directly with the outcome of your application.
To arrange a visit or find out more about joining our school, please contact the school office. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Chilton Primary School.
appeals
If your application to either of the routes above is unsuccessful, you have the right appeal against the decision to refuse your child a school place. Admission appeals are the responsibility of the Children’s Endeavour Trust, and an application for appeal can be made by completing the Appeals From below. An appeal will give you the opportunity to outline your case for admitting your child to school. You will be informed of the outcome of any appeal by the Children’s Endeavour Trust.
high school applications
Click on the link below for further details