St John’s CE Academy
Admissions
Thank you for your interest in St John’s CE Academy.
We know that choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. When you visit St John’s, meet our pupils and staff, explore our modern facilities, and experience the warmth of our community, we hope you will gain a real sense of what makes our school so special. We want every child to feel inspired, confident and excited about joining us for the next step in their educational journey.
All the information you need about joining St John’s can be found on this page, but please do get in touch if you have any questions. We highly recommend visiting us to experience St John’s for yourself, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
YEAR 7 ADMISSIONS & TRANSITION TIMELINE 2026-27
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12th Sept 2025 |
Apply for a secondary school place Applications open: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions |
| Dates for 27/28 Coming Soon |
St John's Open Evening for prospective Year 7 students and their families |
| Dates for 27/28 Coming Soon |
Open Mornings If your child is moving up to secondary school in September 2026 and you would like to see the School during the day, we warmly invite you to visit us during one of our Open Mornings. The tours take approximately one hour. Please let us know if you are intending to join us, and for which Open Morning slot using this short registration link:
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| 31st Oct 2024 |
Closing date for applications Parents complete and return choices form to the Local Authority. This can be done online and you will receive confirmation that your request has been received via email |
| 2nd March 2026 |
National Offer Day (respond by 17/03/2025) |
| 16th March 2026 |
Last date for responding to an offer from Oxfordshire County Council |
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From April 2026 |
Once you have accepted your place: Parents/carers will receive a welcome letter and enrolment pack with all the necessary documentation to register their child at St John's Academy for September 2026 Please ensure this is completed and returned to us as soon as possible. |
| 22nd May 2026 |
Deadline for return of enrolment information by May half term |
| May - June 2026 |
Members of our team, including the Head of School and SENDCo, will visit Year 6 students in their primary schools. These visits help us get to know each child, share key information, answer questions, and provide early support where needed. |
| May - June 2026 | Tailored transition support for students with SEND, working closely with families, primary schools and external professionals throughout the summer term. |
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29th June 2026 |
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Welcome Evening for Year 7 students and families 5:00pm – 6:00pm: Community Social Event |
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25th June 2026 |
8:15am – 3:00pm: A full-day experience at St John’s, where students will attend sample lessons, receive key information, and build connections with peers and the new staff team. |
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September 2026 |
During the first weeks of term, students will follow a structured induction programme designed to help them settle quickly, build friendships, understand routines and feel confident in their new environment. |
| December 2026 |
Families will be invited to an early parents evening with their child’s tutor. This provides an opportunity to review transition progress, celebrate successes and discuss next steps together. |
| On-going | From September 2026 onwards, we offer a series of parent workshops covering key aspects of school life at St John’s and how families can best support their child’s success. |
For more information about transition arrangements, please visit our Student Transition Page.