Admissions
We are always very happy to speak to you or arrange a visit if you are considering choosing one of the Trust schools for your child, and once you have made that decision, to assist you with the admissions process.
If you have any questions in relation to the admissions procedure in relation to any of our schools, please call us on 01769 580215, and we will be pleased to guide you through the process or click here to access the online admissions form.
Information regarding admissions, key deadlines and admission policies for individual Trust schools may be found here:
Chulmleigh College
Chulmleigh Primary School
East Worlington Primary School
Lapford Community Primary School
2025 Admissions - Key Dates
Admissions for all schools are via Devon County Council's School Admissions service, please visit here for more information on how to apply.
Admission to Primary School starting September 2025
The closing date is 15 January each year. Applications made after this date will be considered as 'late'. Please visit the DCC 'Late Applicants’ link here for more information.
Admission to Secondary School Year 7 starting September 2025
The application system to apply for Year 7 in September 2025 closes on 31 October 2024. You can apply after this date but applications will then be considered 'late' and may be at a disadvantage. Please visit the DCC 'Late Applicants’ link here for more information.
Your child’s offer of a school place will be emailed to you on 1 March 2025.
School Appeals
The Admissions Appeals Timetable 2025
The deadline for submitting appeals allows appellants at least 20 school days to prepare and submit a written appeal. The appeal must then be heard within 40 school days for the normal round and within 30 days for in-year admissions.
Allocation date for the normal round Reception intake: 16 April 2025
Deadline for appeal forms to be submitted: 31 May 2025
Appeals will be heard within 40 school days, by: 25 July 2025
Where possible, appeals that are submitted after 31 May will be heard by 25 July. If that is not possible, they will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being submitted.
In-year appeals can be submitted after a refusal. They will be heard within 30 school days of an appeal being submitted.
Allocation date for the normal round new Year 7 intake: 3 March 2025
Deadline for appeal forms to be submitted: 22 April 2025
Appeals will be heard within 40 school days, by: 24 June 2025
Where possible, appeals that are submitted after 22 April will be heard by 24 June. If that is not possible, they will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being submitted.
In-year appeals can be submitted after a refusal. They will be heard within 30 school days of an appeal being submitted.
Full details and additional guidance leaflets for parents can be found on the How to appeal section of the guide to school admission appeals.
For more information please visit Devon County Council's School Appeals page here.