Admissions
Applying to Our School
If you are considering making an application for your child to join our school, we look forward to welcoming you into our school community. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to view the school, to gain further information or if you would like clarification on any specific points.
The Application Process
If you are applying for a school place, please ensure you have visited the Portsmouth City Council’s School Admissions website where you can complete an online application.
For starting school in Year R there is also other useful information here for parents: Apply to start school – Portsmouth City Council. If you are unable to download an application form please email [email protected] to request a form. You can also complete the Catholic Primary Supplementary information Form ( SIF) to support your application.
If you wish to join us as a mid-year transfer, please go here: In-year applications – Portsmouth City Council.
All general school admissions information from Portsmouth City Council can be found here: School admissions – Portsmouth City Council.
St Swithun’s Admissions Policy
We have created a common Admissions Policy with the other catholic primary schools in Portsmouth. Our Admissions Policy is updated each year to reflect any changes to the Admission Code produced annually by the Department for Education. Please read our policy and decide which over-subscription category applies to your child.
If you are applying to start Reception Class in September 2024, or as a mid-term transfer this academic year, please use this version of our policy:
If you are applying to start Reception Class in September 2025 please use this version of our policy:
If You Decide to Appeal
If you have applied to our school and have not been given a place, you can appeal the decision. In any year group other than Reception (YR), you can appeal at any stage throughout the school year for your child to have a place at St Swithun’s Catholic Primary School.
Schools – appeal for a Year 3-11 school place