If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021, they will be eligible to start school in the academic year September 2025

At Stanhope Primary School, we strive to provide for your child the best education possible in an excellent learning environment. Our vision and values are growing and developing as the school grows and reflects those within the community.  Stanhope Primary School is a safe, happy, respectful environment which aims to combine the life experiences and values of our children and families with the school culture. To achieve this inclusive environment, we respect and value the differences and diversity within our community.

We aim to help children develop their own identity, and create a sense of belonging in an environment which supports their development and prepares them for their lifelong learning journey.

Stanhope Primary School gives all pupils the opportunity to develop enquiring minds, building on their natural curiosity and confidence with an aim of creating positive, respectful relationships which make them feel valued.

We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and show you around our wonderful school.

Please call our school office to confirm your attendance,

Prospective Parent Tours 2025/2026:

To be confirmed

In year admissions

If you're seeking a school placement during the academic year, you'll need to complete an In-Year Application. All such applications are handled by Hampshire County Council, who manage this process on behalf of the school. For more information on school admissions, feel free to contact us on (01252 314884), and we can discuss your options. Alternatively, you can visit the website provided, which offers details on the application process, guidance information, and a catchment area finder.

https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/applicationprocess/inyear

A hard copy of this form is available by contacting the school.

Upon receipt of an in-year application, the school will aim to notify the parents of the outcome of their application in writing within 10 school days, but applicants must be notified in writing within 15 school days. Where an application is refused, there is the right to appeal. Details of how to appeal can be found below.

All in-year appeals will be heard within 30 school days.

Where an applicant is offered a school place following an in-year application, and the offer is accepted, arrangements will be made for the child to start school as soon as possible, particularly where the child is out of school.

Appeals

Parents or guardians who have been denied a school place for their child have the right to appeal the decision. Appeals can be submitted at any time. The Surrey Appeals Service manages school appeals on our behalf.

If your child is in KS1, please follow this link for more information on the appeals process.

Key Stage 1 Appeal aged 4 to 7 at the time of school admission

School admission appeals timetable

Appeals for September 2025 entry resulting from year of entry or transfer applications: 

Please note: Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed.

Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.

Appeals are not heard in school holidays, which will vary depending on the school.

Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing.  Appellants will be sent a copy of the school's case normally a week in advance of the hearing.

Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal is received by the stated deadline, which will be clearly highlighted in the appeal hearing notification letter.  Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.

In year or immediate entry appeals

Appeals resulting from in year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

Our admission policies are located below.