Admissions
Welcome to our Admissions Information page. As an Own Admission Authority, the Governing Body is responsible for setting and applying the school’s admission arrangements. All applications are processed in line with our policies and statutory guidance.
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Prospectus
We do not have "hard" copies of our Prospectus. Instead, an online version is available by clicking here.
In Year Admissions
If you wish to apply for a place during the school year, this is known as an In Year Admission.
How to Apply
Parents or Carers should complete the application form that can be found at the bottom of this page (titled Common Application Form) and email the completed form to our Admissions Officer, Mrs Hart, LHart@severnvaleschool.com. This is the same form that Gloucestershire County Council uses and can also be downloaded from their website.
In Year Applications are considered by the Admissions Officer, the relevant Assistant Headteacher, and the Headteacher.
You will receive a formal response within 15 school days (weekends, bank holidays, and school holidays excluded) via post to the home address provided on your application form. A copy of your child’s application and the response will also be shared with the In Year Admissions team at Gloucestershire County Council.
If you would prefer a paper copy of the application form please contact Mrs Hart.
If your Application is Successful
If the School is able to offer a place, you will be contacted in writing or via telephone call to hear the offer and the date you need to accept or refuse the offer by. If you have confirmed you wish to accept the place you will be contacted via letter with confirmation that the place was offered and accepted as well as all the starting information you and your child needs to enrol at Severn Vale School.
Please note if a place is offered and is not accepted within the stated timeframe the offer will be withdrawn and you will need to reapply for a place at the school.
If your Application is Unsuccessful
If the School is unable to offer a place, you will receive a written refusal explaining the reason(s) why. The letter will be sent to the address provided on your application form. You will also receive confirmation, if applicable, that your child has been added to the waiting list and their position on the waiting list at the time of application.
The waiting list is maintained according to the school’s oversubscription criteria as detailed in our Admissions Policy. This can be found at the bottom of the page. The waiting list is fluid and a student’s position on it can move up or down throughout the school year. If, at any point, you decide you would no longer like to be on the waiting list please contact Mrs Hart.
Your Right to Appeal
If your child is refused a place, you have the legal right to appeal the decision to an Independent Appeals Panel. The Panel will consider your case and the school’s case before making a final decision. The Democratic Services team will contact you directly with the outcome of your appeal, usually within five days of your appeal being heard.
If you would like to appeal for a place at Severn Vale School, please contact Mrs Hart who will explain the process to you and provide you with an appeal form.
Transition to Secondary School
Allocations for September 2026 entry have been sent.
Please note that Gloucestershire County Council manages the allocation of secondary school places. If your child is currently in Year 6 and you are looking to apply for a Year 7 place for September 2026, please contact the Admissions team as soon as possible to discuss your options.
Telephone: 01452 425407
Email: school.admissions@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Please follow this link for more information - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-admissions/transfer-to-secondary-school-or-from-middle-to-high-school-september-2026/
If you are wanting to appeal for a Year 7 place at Severn Vale School for September 2026, please contact Mrs Hart via email as soon as possible so she can explain what you need to do next.
Joining Severn Vale in September 2026
We communicate with parents via Applicaa before your child enrols. If you have not received any emails relating to your child’s transition to Severn Vale, please contact Mrs Hart to confirm your contact information.
Key dates for transition:
1st June – 30th June: Severn Vale staff to visit feeder primary schools
2nd July: Y7 Induction Afternoon at Severn Vale
1st July: Y6 Induction Evening for parents (child surnames beginning A – K)
2nd July: Y6 Induction Evening for parents (child surnames beginning L – Z)
2nd September: Y7 only induction day
Admission Policies
Our Admission Arrangements for the following academic years can be viewed at the bottom of this page.
- Academic Year 2025-2026
- Academic Year 2026-2027
- Academic Year 2027-2028