Admissions
Pupils enjoy being part of the inclusive community that is Waingels- Ofsted 2023
If you are unfamiliar with the English education system, there is information provided by the Bell Foundation on their website here.
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Applying for a Place at Waingels
We are delighted that you are interested in joining our Waingels community. Please have a look through our website to try and get a feel for what life at Waingels is all about, and download our school prospectus.
Applications for Year 7: September 2025
The application process for transferring from primary to secondary school is managed by Wokingham Borough Council. To apply for a place in Year 7, for September 2024, all applications should be made to the Local Authority in which you reside. Further information is available via: www.wokingham.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/starting-and-applying-secondary-school-age-11
In-Year Applications
To apply for a place outside of the normal Year 7 admissions process, an application should be made directly to Waingels. Applications can only be submitted up to half a term before the place is required, as indicated in the following table:
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When you want your child to start |
Earliest you can apply |
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Start of the academic year to October Half Term |
From May Half Term |
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After the October Half Term to Winter Break |
From the start of the academic year in September |
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After Winter Break to February Half Term |
From October Half Term |
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After February Half Term to Easter Break |
From January |
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From Easter Break to May Half Term |
From February Half Term |
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From May Half Term to end of academic year |
From Easter Break |
For entry to a school at the start of a term or half term, an application will need to be received by Waingels, 15 school days in advance of the commencement date. It is possible in this instance, that your child will start a short time after the start of the term or half term.
Please complete our In-Year Application Form here.
If you require further help or information to complete the application form, please email: admissions@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk
Sixth Form Applications
For information and applications relating to Sixth Form please see the Sixth Form webpage here.
Admissions Arrangements
Waingels Admission arrangements 2023-2024- please click here
Waingels Admissions arrangements 2024-2025- please click here
Waingels Admissions arrangements 2025-2026- please click here
Waingels Supplementary Social and Medical Information Form for Year 7 Entry September 2025 Applications- please click here
Designated Area
To check the designated (or catchment) area in which you reside, please visit the Wokingham Borough Council website here:
Admission Appeals
If your application is unsuccessful, you have the right to appeal against the decision.
If you wish to lodge an appeal, please complete an Appeals Application Form here.here.
Waingels have appointed an independent service provider to administer our appeals. For more information please contact ClerksAssociates at www.clerksassociates.co.uk You can also find national guidance for parents on school appeals at www.gov.uk
School Admission Appeals Dates for 2024