We have  30 places in our school Nursery, called Acorns Class. 

If you would like your child to join our Nursery please email admissions@sendcofe.co.uk for an application form.

Are you looking for a nursery place for your child? Would you like to be part of a school community where "pupils show consideration towards each other and a sense of kindness and care permeates the school." (Ofsted 2024)

We have both 30 hour and 15 hour places available to start in September 2026.

Come along to meet the team and see our nursery class in action. Tours are available on: 

Thursday 12th March @1.30pm

Tuesday 17th March @9.30am 

Thursday 19th March @9.30am 

Wednesday 25th March  @ 1.30pm 

Friday 27th March @9.30am 

Contact the school office info@sendcofe.co.uk or call 01483 223464 for more information and to book a place.

We look forward to meeting you.

The governing body of Send C of E Primary School will admit 60 applicants into Reception each year. 

All admissions for entry into Reception will be managed in accordance with Surrey County Council's co-ordinated schemes on Primary Admissions. Please also refer to our Admissions Policies.

Further details regarding applications, processing, offers, late applications, post-offer and waiting lists can be accessed through Surrey County Council's website.

If your child was born between the 1st September 2020 and the 31st August 2021, then you can apply online for a school place for September 2025 from 30th October 2024. 

The closing date for on-time applications is 15th January 2025.

The link for the online Surrey County Council School application process is here 

If your application for a place at Send CofE has been unsuccessful, you have a statutory right to appeal that decision to an Independent Appeal Panel.

As our own Admissions Authority, the Governing Board is responsible for the decision to refuse a place. However, to ensure total impartiality, we use the Surrey School Appeals Service to manage the appeals process on our behalf. 

 

How to Lodge an Appeal

To lodge an appeal, you must complete the Surrey Online Appeal Form. You can find the form and a comprehensive "Information for Parents" guide on the Surrey County Council website: Appeal a School Place - Surrey County Council 

 

Appeals Timetable: September 2026 Entry

The following deadlines apply for children starting school in September 2026. Appeals lodged by these deadlines will be heard within 40 school days.

Entry Year	National Offer Day	Deadline to Lodge Appeal	Appeals to be Heard By
Reception	16 April 2026	15 May 2026	17 July 2026

• In-Year Appeals: If you are applying for a place mid-term, your appeal must be lodged as soon as possible and will be heard within 30 school days of being received.

• Late Appeals: Appeals lodged after the deadlines above may be heard alongside those lodged on time where possible; otherwise, they will be heard within 30 school days of being lodged.  
   

What to Expect During the Process

The appeals process follows a strict legal framework to ensure fairness to both the family and the school.

1. Notice of Hearing: You will receive at least 10 school days' notice of the date and time of your appeal hearing.

2. Submission of Evidence: If you wish to submit additional evidence (such as medical letters or professional reports) not included in your original application, this must be received by the Appeals Service by 5:00 PM, three clear working days before the hearing.

3. The Hearing: The appeal will be heard by an Independent Panel of three people. A representative from the school (the Headteacher or a Governor) will also attend to explain why a place was not offered.

4. The Decision: You will be notified of the Panel’s decision in writing, usually within 5 school days of the hearing. The decision of the Independent Appeal Panel is binding on both the school and the appellant.

 

Exceptional Social or Medical Need

If you believe your child has an exceptional social or medical need for a place at this school specifically, please ensure you have read our Admissions Policy.

Evidence for such claims (e.g., from a GP, Consultant, or Social Worker) should be submitted at the time of application. If this evidence was not available at that time, it should be provided as part of your appeal documentation to allow the Independent Panel to consider the full context of your circumstances.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I appeal for more than one school? Yes, you can appeal for any school where you have been refused a place.

• Does appealing affect my place on the waiting list? No. Your position on the waiting list is determined by our oversubscription criteria and is not affected by whether or not you choose to appeal.

• Where can I get more help? You can contact the Surrey Schools Appeals Service directly at surrey.schoolappeals@surreycc.gov.uk.

If you would like your child to join any year group during the school year, or would like to join any year group other than Year Reception from September, then you should follow the 'In-year' admissions process. 

Please contact our school office on 01483 223464 with any in-year admissions queries and they will be able to help you. 

Please find below some useful documents relating to the in-year admissions process:  

• Surrey County Council 'in-year admissions'