A Warm Welcome to Winford

Together we Flourish | Aspire • Belong • Care

Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we would be delighted to welcome you to Winford Church of England Primary School.

We are a friendly, nurturing village school where children are known as individuals, valued for who they are and encouraged to flourish.

Our Christian vision, Together we Flourish, and our values of Aspire, Belong and Care are at the heart of school life. We provide an ambitious and engaging education, rich learning experiences and a caring community where children feel happy, safe and confident.

We warmly welcome families of all faiths and none.

Come and Visit Us

The best way to discover what makes Winford special is to come and see us in action.

We love welcoming prospective families and would be delighted to show you around our school, introduce you to our staff and share the opportunities we offer our children.

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to see our classrooms, explore our outdoor learning spaces and woodland area, and find out more about our curriculum, pastoral support and school community.

Please contact our school office to arrange a visit.

Telephone: 01275 472730
Email: office@winfordprimary.com

We look forward to meeting you!

Starting School in Reception – September 2027

Children who were born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 are normally due to start Reception in September 2027.

Applications for Reception places are made through your home local authority, rather than directly to the school.

For families living in North Somerset, applications are managed by North Somerset Council.

The national closing date for Reception applications is 15 January 2027.

We strongly encourage families to apply before the deadline, even if they have an older child already attending Winford.

You can find full information about the admissions process, including how to apply and the admissions criteria, on the North Somerset Council website.

Apply for a Primary School Place – North Somerset Council

If you live outside North Somerset, you should apply through the local authority responsible for your home address.

Joining Winford During the School Year

We also welcome enquiries from families who are moving into the area or considering a change of school.

Applications for a place outside the normal Reception admissions round are known as in-year applications.

Availability will depend on the number of pupils currently in the relevant year group and the school's admission arrangements.

Please contact our school office to discuss your enquiry and arrange a visit.

You can also find information about in-year admissions through North Somerset Council's school admissions pages. North Somerset Admissions Page

Our Admissions Arrangements

Winford Church of England Primary School is part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership.

Our admissions arrangements are determined in accordance with the School Admissions Code and the Trust's published admissions policies.

Where there are more applications than available places, applications are considered in accordance with the published oversubscription criteria.

Parents and carers should read the relevant admissions arrangements for the year in which they are applying.

Admissions documents:

• Admissions Arrangements 2026–2027

• Admissions Arrangements 2027–2028

• Information about in-year admissions

• Admissions appeals information

Please refer to the published policies for full details of eligibility, oversubscription criteria and the admissions process.

Supporting Your Child's Transition

We understand that starting a new school is a big step for children and their families.

At Winford, we place great importance on helping children feel safe, confident and ready for this exciting new chapter.

For children joining Reception, we provide opportunities to become familiar with our school environment, meet staff and begin building positive relationships before starting school.

We work closely with parents, carers and early years settings to get to know each child's individual strengths, interests and needs.

For children joining us in other year groups, we take care to support a positive transition, helping them settle into their new class, make friends and feel part of our school community.

Our value of Belong is especially important during this time. We want every child to know that there is a place for them at Winford.

Additional Needs and Inclusion

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming education for children with a wide range of strengths and needs.

If your child has special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), we encourage you to contact us to discuss how we can support their transition and learning.

Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Ms Pauline Adams, works closely with families, staff and other professionals to understand and plan for children's needs.

Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) follow a separate statutory admissions process, coordinated through the relevant local authority.

Please visit our SEND and Inclusion page for further information.

Before and After School Care

We recognise that wraparound care is important for many families.

Winford offers Breakfast Club and After School Club provision to support families before and after the school day.

For information about session times, charges, availability and booking arrangements, please visit our Wraparound Care page.

We Look Forward to Welcoming You

We hope that our website gives you a flavour of what makes Winford such a special place to learn and grow.

If you have any questions about admissions or would like to arrange a visit, please get in touch. Our friendly team will be happy to help.

Together we Aspire. Together we Belong. Together we Care. Together we Flourish.

 

 

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