Admissions
Applications for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for September 2025
The school is part of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead’s Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme. In order to apply to the school for a place in the Foundation Stage, it is necessary to complete a Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF), which can be downloaded via the following link:
School Admissions on the Achieving for Children site
As well as completing a CAF online, it is also necessary to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) for your child. This should be emailed as an attachment to office@secfs.org.uk or posted to The Admissions Secretary, St Edward's First School, Parsonage Lane, Windsor SL4 5EN. You should also attach/post the required supporting documents: Baptism Certificate (if relevant) and Proof of Address.
Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2025-2026
The closing date for the submission of both the above forms is 15th January 2025.
A virtual tour of Fledglings' Classroom
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In Year Applications For September 2024 - May 2025
Applications for In Year places are made directly to the school. Below are links to the In Year Application Form and the In Year Supplementary Information Form (SIF). These should be emailed as attachments to office@secfs.org.uk or posted to The Admissions Secretary, St Edward's First School, Parsonage Lane, Windsor SL4 5EN. You should also attach / post the required supporting documents: Birth Certificate, Baptism Certificate (if relevant) and Proof of Address.
Please note that being a pupil of St Edward's Catholic First School does not give automatic admission to St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School. Please see St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School's website for their Admissions Policy.
Prospective Parents' Visits
Please visit our Virtual School Tour, where you can find a short video presentation that provides a quick tour of our school for prospective parents.
We welcome prospective parents into our school. Scheduled sessions for new parents are:
Tuesday 11th November 2025 (9:30am)
Tuesday 9th December 2025 (9:30am)
We would ask that you contact us to book a place at one of the sessions.
Our Head will give a brief presentation at the start of each session, and then you will have a guided tour of the school by a small group of Year 4 children. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have before, during, and after your visit.
As the car parks on site are for staff use only, visitors to our school are asked to park in one of the local streets.
On arrival at the Pedestrian Entrance gate, please use the Up and Down arrows to choose St Edward's First School, then press the bell button.
We do request that all parents/carers complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) for their child. The SIF is available online and should be completed and emailed or posted to the school office, with the required supporting document, by 15th January prior to the September of entry. All parents must submit a SIF for their child.
Please email office@secfs.org.uk to book a place at one of the sessions.
Appeals Procedure
Appeal Forms can be obtained from the school office and must be submitted to the Clerk of the Governing Body, on behalf of the Governors’ Admissions Committee, care of the school office. All appeals are considered by an independent panel.
The Clerk to the Governing Body, St Edward's Catholic First School, Parsonage Lane, Windsor SL4 5EN.
Educational Appeals Timetable: You have the right of appeal if you have not been offered one or more preferred schools named on your application.
Please ensure you have:
- Supporting documentation ready to upload, e.g. proof of residency, if moving house is the reason for your appeal
- A copy of your refusal letter
- Supporting documentation if appealing on medical, social or welfare grounds
- Prepared a statement outlining the reasons you wish your child to attend your preferred school and the grounds for your appeal.
Timetable:
- Notice given to appellants of appeal hearing - At least 10 school days before the date of the appeal
- Deadline for appellant submitting additional evidence - At least 3 school days before the date of the appeal
- Deadline for Admission Authority submitting evidence - At least 11 school days before the date of the appeal
- Deadline for the clerk to send appeal papers to the panel and parties - At least 7 school days before the date of the appeal
- Decision letter - To be posted out within 5 school days from the date of the hearing (wherever possible)
- For information on waiting lists, please email rbwm.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk
For further information please see the link below:
https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/home/schools-and-education/school-admission-appeals