Admissions & Transitions

Admissions for Reception Class

As an academy, the multi-academy trust (Ascend) is the admissions authority for Wellington Eagles Primary Academy. The law covering school admissions dictates that we are part of the national scheme for Year R. Applications for Wiltshire are made via the parent portal online. The deadline for application is 15th January for Reception.

Children who have an Education and Health Care Plan of Special Educational Needs and who choose Wellington Eagles Primary Academy will be admitted automatically without having to complete an application form. We will admit all those who apply for a place in Year R (up to a maximum of 60). If we receive more than 60 applications, priority is given in the following order:

1. Children in care.
2. Other vulnerable groups (see the current Wiltshire admissions booklet for further details).
3. Children with siblings in Years 1-5 at the Wellington Eagles Primary Academy (at the time of application).
4. Distance from home (measured in a straight line to the school). Priority is given to those living nearest.

Notification letters will be posted to parents by Wiltshire Council.

In Year Admissions

If you would like to apply for a place at Wellington Eagles Primary Academy midway through an academic year, all applications must be made through Wiltshire Council.

Service Personnel Admissions

Admissions to Year R for service personnel moving to a Wiltshire address should be made via Wiltshire Council. Application may be made as soon as posting notice/assignment order/confirmation of quarter allocation has been served from the Defence Housing Executive.

For further information regarding admissions to the school, please contact Wiltshire Council directly:

• Website: Wiltshire Council Admissions
• Telephone number: 01225 713010
• Email: admissions@wiltshire.gov.uk

Notification of leaving

If your child is due to leave Wellington Primary or Wellington Eagles please complete the form on the link here to ensure that all documentation is sent to your child’s new school to support the transition into school.

Transition to Secondary

During upper Key Stage 2, the children experience many opportunities to visit the Wellington Academy secondary school. They will take part in sporting, creative and curriculum-based activities and also get to know the Academy staff before any transition events take place. In Year 5, the children are offered taster days, and, in Year 6, an organised programme of events takes place. As with entry to Reception classes, any children who need extra visits or support will be catered for with a personalised programme.

For places at the Wellington Academy, please see their Admission Policy and submit all applications via Wiltshire Council.