Children can start school in reception at the beginning of the academic year following their fourth birthday.

Click here to view our School Prospectus.  We are currently updating our Starting School Booklet which will be available soon.

When to apply

Children who were born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 can start primary school from September 2025.

• An academic year starts in September with what's known as the autumn term.

Guidance on starting school in Shropshire can be found here. Starting infant or primary school | Shropshire Council

To book a viewing of our school or for any further information, please contact us on 01952 882950 or email admin@johnwilkinson.shropshire.sch.uk

We are welcoming visits from families now for September 2025 places.  We are holding an open morning from 9:30am to 10:30am on Tuesday 19th November and an open evening from 5:00pm - 6:00pm on Wednesday 20th November.   It would be great to see you there. 

In-Year Admissions

From 1 September 2024. Shropshire Council will be coordinating and allocating all requests for places at our school.

We welcome prospective parents to visit our school.  If you wish to apply for a place at our school, please complete the online application form via this link – Synergy - Homepage (shropshire.gov.uk)

Your application will be processed by the School Admissions Team at Shropshire Council in accordance with our school’s oversubscription criteria. You will then be notified via letter of the outcome of your application.

To book a viewing of our school or for any further information, please contact us on 01952 882950 or view our admissions policy.