St. Mary's CE First School is part of Initio Learning Trust and admissions policies are agreed by the Trustees for all the schools. Click here to go to the Policies page for Initio Learning Trust.

We welcome applications for places at our school.  Please contact the School Office if you require further information at any time.

In-year applications

• Click here for information about Dorset Council's In-Year Coordination scheme.
• Click here for information about moving school during the school year (in year admissions).

Admissions Appeals

• Click here for information about how to appeal an admission refusal.
• Click here for the admissions appeals timetable.

Useful Admissions Information

• Click here to read the School Admissions Code 2021.
• Click here to read the School Admissions Appeals Code 2022.
• Click here to read the Admissions Arrangements Policy 2025-2026.