Reception Intake September 2027
Reception Admissions - September 2027
Is your child’s date of birth between1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023
If so you need to apply for a school place before 15 January 2027.
Admission to the Foundation Stage is in September of the academic year in which your child becomes five. West Berkshire Council handles all our applications for admissions.
We welcome you to look around our school. Visits take place by appointment only, to book a place on one of our tours please call the school office on 01635 40971 or email office@shaw.w-berks.sch.uk
Thursday 15th October 2026 9.30am
Thursday 12th November 2026 2pm
Tuesday 24th November 2026 4.30pm
Friday 4th December 2026 9.30am
Friday 8th January 2027 9.30am
We can admit up to 14 children into each year group. If there are more children applying than there are places available, preference will be given according to the criteria laid down by the education authority. Full information explaining the process is available on line at the West Berkshire Council website: West Berks Primary Admissions
You will be able to apply for a school place from the beginning of November each year online or by post. A refusal of admission is subject to a right of appeal.
Child Care Provision for Three Year Olds
We can offer child care provision for three year olds in our reception class from 11:30am to 3:20pm (2:45pm Fridays), five days a week. This not only gives you affordable child care but also an excellent start to your child's early years education. Government funding is available but if you do not qualify we can we can provide this provision for £5.50 per hour. For further information please see our Child Care Provision page or contact the school office on 01635 40971.
Foundation Stage
The foundation stage curriculum concentrates on the skills and experiences children need to provide a solid base for later learning . All 'settings' follow the same curriculum which is rooted in activity and experiences. It is organised into areas of learning rather than traditional subjects. More information about the curriculum is available from school. We have a designated number of 14 children in each year group.
Other Admissions
If you are moving into the area, please contact us by telephone to enquire if we have space in your child's year group. Parents are welcome to visit by appointment with or without their child before making an application for admission. The application process is through West Berkshire Council.