ADMISSIONS
For Reception applications, the quickest and easiest way to apply for a school place is online. Visit surreycc.gov.uk/admissions to access the application form and more information on the application process and admission arrangements for Surrey schools. It is important that you consider this information carefully when you make your application. You must have completed it by 15th January prior to your child starting school in the following September. Places will be offered by Surrey County Council. You will need to accept or decline your offer of a school place by 30th April. The school manages admissions to all other year groups itself and you should apply to the school directly if you would like a place.
It is essential to us that parents and children selecting Beaufort come to us with a clear idea of our ethos, our values and our expectations. Thus, we recommend that parents who wish to enrol their child into Beaufort School come to visit the school first. This offers the family a chance to ensure that the aims, values and ethos of the school are suitable for their child. Following this, parents may submit an ‘In Year Admissions’ application form. Each received application will be entered onto the school waiting list. Children who are Looked After by a Local Authority will be admitted to the school immediately.
When a space becomes available in the appropriate year group, the Admissions Officer for the school will select the appropriate child from the list using the school criteria for in-year admissions. A telephone call will be made to the appropriate child’s family to see if the place is still required and, if so, a suitable start date will be agreed.
For more information, please see below:
Appeals process
Appeals for September 2023 resulting from year of entry or transfer applications:
| School | Offer | Appeals lodged by | Appeals to be heard by |
| Primary | 17th April | 16th May | 18th July (40 school days) |
NB: Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed.
Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.
Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing. Appellants will be sent a copy of the school’s case 7 clear working days in advance of the hearing.
Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal, is received by 5pm on the day preceding three clear working days prior to the appeal hearing date. Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.