School Admissions: Frequently Asked Questions
If I apply early, will my application be more successful?
No your application is not more likely to be
successful if you apply early. All applications received
by the relevant closing date are considered in accordance with
the published admission rules, NOT on a first come, first
served basis.
- When will Waiting Lists
be available?
- When should I apply for
a reception place for my child?
- What is my designated
area school?
- Does my child have to
attend my designated area school?
- Will I be guaranteed a
place at my designated area school?
- If I apply early, will
my application be more successful?
- What if the school I
want to apply for is a 'church school'?
- If my child already has
a sibling at the school, does that automatically gain them a place?
- Is it important how I
rank my preferences on my Common Application Form?
- When will I know which
school my child has been allocated?
- What will happen if my
child is refused a place at my preferred school?
- 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