Admissions
We welcome children from 2-11 years old. We are a Christian school and our supportive, inclusive values are reflected in our admission policy.
For Reception to Year 6, places must be applied for through the Local Authority (ie Cheshire East or Cheshire West and Chester etc) for the county in which you reside. Click here to find your Local Authority
The school currently has a published admission number of 105, 15 pupils per year group from Reception to Year 6. We hope to offer a place to all families who choose St Oswald’s CE Primary School.
Parents and Carers who are considering St Oswald’s CE Primary School for their children should contact the Principal who will be pleased to show them around the school and answer any questions.
Parents/Carers should complete the online application stating St Oswald’s CE Primary School as first preference.
Alternatively, you can contact 0300 1235012 for additional information
or
visit Cheshire East Admissions website and APPLY HERE
For In-Year applications, click APPLY HERE
Parents and Carers should be aware that in the event of oversubscription, places will be offered in accordance with our admissions policy oversubscription criteria. Any Parent or Carer not offered a place in accordance with preference will have a legal right to appeal.
Please see our Admissions Policy and Procedure below.
School applications timetable for September 2025 entry
Online application forms available - 1st September 2024
Closing date for applications - 15th January 2025
Deadline for giving supporting documentation - 15th February 2025
Offers made - 16th April 2025
Deadline for accepting or refusing places - 30th April 2025
Waiting lists prepared and vacancies allocated - 30th April 2025 onwards
Closing date for appeal applications - 14th May 2025
Appeal hearings (on time applications) - Heard by 19th July 2025
Appeal hearings (late applications) - Within 40 days of appeal closing date where possible or 30 school days of appeal being lodged
