Admissions
Welcome
The admissions process should be an enjoyable and interesting experience for both you and your child.
Our pupils, as well as our staff, enjoy welcoming new children, from their assessment day to when they join us.
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The admissions process should be an enjoyable and interesting experience for both you and your child.
Our pupils, as well as our staff, enjoy welcoming new children, from their assessment day to when they join us.
At Stamford Junior School, we tailor our admissions process so we can build a bespoke and individual picture of each child upon entry to ensure that Stamford is the right place for your child.
To begin applying for a place at Stamford Junior School, we advise you to contact our Registrar, Mrs Tracey, who will be your point of contact for all admission enquiries and will be able to help every step of the way.
We will arrange for you to visit the School or Nursery and preschool with your child(ren), meet with a member of the Junior School leadership team, and organise a tour of our facilities.
To apply for a place for your child(ren), we will require a completed application form and payment of the £150 fee to confirm your application. Mrs Tracey will then talk you through the assessment and interview process at Stamford Junior School.
If your child currently has additional learning requirements, please advise the Registrar ahead of your visit so that we can arrange a meeting with one of our experienced SENDco staff.
We have limited capacity in each year group for children with additional learning requirements and can offer advice and support throughout the application process. You can read more here.
Nursery and Preschool:
Stamford Preschool into SJS:
Key Stage 1:
Reception:
Year 1 and Year 2:
Key Stage 2:
Access arrangements:
Parents should share any access arrangements already in place at the child's current school before agreeing to SJS's assessment date.
Supporting evidence, such as assessments and diagnosis reports, and the contact details of the SENDCo for their child's current setting, must also be shared before the assessment date at SJS.
| Discovery Morning | Wednesday 20 November 2024 8.45am – 10.30am |
| Deadline for January Assessments | Friday 13 December 2024 |
| Assessment Days 1 & 2 | W/C Monday 13 January 2025 |
| Discovery Morning | Wednesday 26 February 2025 10:00 – 12:00 |
| Discovery Morning | Wednesday 7 May 2025 10:00 – 12:00 |
| Deadline for May Assessments | Monday 12 May 2025 |
| Assessment Days 1 & 2 | W/C Monday 19 May 2025 |
Discovery Morning
Wednesday 20 November 2024
8.45am – 10.30am
Deadline for January Assessments
Friday 13 December 2024
Assessment Days 1 & 2
W/C Monday 13 January 2025
Discovery Morning
Wednesday 26 February 2025
10:00 – 12:00
Discovery Morning
Wednesday 7 May 2025
10:00 – 12:00
Deadline for May Assessments
Monday 12 May 2025
Assessment Days 1 & 2
W/C Monday 19 May 2025
We take children from two years old.
Yes, however, we are closed for two weeks at Christmas and the usual bank holidays.
We take children with 15 hours of universal funding.
No. Parents need to provide nappies, included swimming nappies if applicable, wipes and cream.
Yes, the fees listed here include lunch.
This is not compulsory, but available from the School Shop if you wish.
A bag with a change of clothes, a named waterproof coat and wellies.
No, but there is no retainer fee required if you take your child out over the holidays.
Anytime but we advise to complete as soon as possible as some year groups fill up.
Yes we are very flexible.
If a certain year group is full, the Admissions team will be in touch with you as soon as a space becomes available.
Yes we use age appropriate assessments to ensure the children can access the curriculum and to see where they sit in their cohort. We would not set a child up to fail.
We have a full time and very experienced SENDCO that works with parents, teachers and pupils and a team of LSA’s that enable support either in or out of the classroom.
With your agreement yes. We are obliged by the Independent School Body to make independent schools aware of the application once a form has been received.
Yes, the fees listed here include lunch.
Yes we request an allergy form to be completed for the catering team and our staff and on site nurses are also made aware.
Occasional sporting events will require children to attend on a Saturday.
No, however, means tested bursarial support can be applied for from Year 7.
Pre-school and after-school care is available. More information can be found here.
