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Stamford Junior & Preschool

To begin applying for a place at Stamford Junior School and Preschool, 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.

01780 484420
admissions@ses.lincs.sch.uk
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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.

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All pupils wishing to enter Stamford Nursery and Preschool or Stamford Junior School are invited to attend a taster session or day in their current year group age or year group. Depending on their point of entry, each child will take part in an observation or assessment.

Nursery and Preschool:

  • Children will take part in observed taster sessions with the Nursery Manager.

Stamford Preschool into SJS:

  • Children will be observed by the reception team whilst in the setting.
  • We will speak with the child's current Nursery, the Stamford Nursery Manager, key worker and/or SENDco where appropriate.

Key Stage 1:

Reception:

  • Children will read to a teacher and complete a short phonics assessment.

Year 1 and Year 2:

  • Pupils will complete a short phonics assessment, a short writing assessment, and a maths assessment, as well as spend time in class. They will also be asked to read to a teacher.

Key Stage 2:

  • Pupils will complete online, age-appropriate assessments in Maths and English as well as a handwritten writing assessment. They will also be asked to read to a member of staff and will spend time in the classroom.

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.

Key Admission Dates

November Junior School Discovery Morning

Tuesday 13 November 2025
10:00 – 12:00

Junior School Assessment Days

w/c 1 December 2025

February Junior School Discovery Morning

Tuesday 3 February 2026
10:00 – 12:00

May Junior School Discovery Morning

Tuesday 12 May 2026
10:00 – 12:00

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