School Admissions: Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will Waiting Lists be available?
2. When should I apply for a reception place for my child?
3. What is my designated area school?
4. Does my child have to attend my designated area school?
5. Will I be guaranteed a place at my designated area school?
6. If I apply early, will my application be more successful?
7. What if the school I want to apply for is a 'church school'?
8. If my child already has a sibling at the school, does that automatically gain them a place?
9. Is it important how I rank my preferences on my Common Application Form?
10. When will I know which school my child has been allocated?
11. What will happen if my child is refused a place at my preferred school?
12. How were middle/secondary/ upper school places allocated this year?

If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact the School Admissions Team:

By post:  School Admissions, The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1RF

Royal Borough telephone:  (01628) 683870

By e-mail:  school.admissions@rbwm.gov.uk