Applications to School

As an Aided School, we are responsible for our own admission arrangements but in order to help everyone we follow the same timescale as the rest of Shropshire LA maintained schools for Reception class intake.  The admissions processes are co-ordinated by Shropshire Council, which is the Local Authority (LA) and we liaise closely with Shropshire Council on all admissions issues. 

Parents who are interested in sending their child to St. Mary’s Bluecoat CE Primary School are welcome to arrange an initial visit to the school via the school administrator.

Mid-term Transfers

If your child currently attends another primary school and you wish to apply for a place at St. Mary’s then please telephone the school administrator who will be able to arrange for you and your child to visit. Often children join our school mid-term due to a house move or a change in family circumstances, but we also know that on occasion, parents will consider school moves for other reasons. Please be aware that out of professional courtesy we will inform other Shropshire Headteachers when a request for a mid-term transfer is made for a pupil currently attending their school. We can also offer taster days in advance of a place being accepted.