Prospectus 2009

St Edmunds

Catholic primary School

Why should you choose St Edmund’s

Catholic Primary School?

Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions that you’ll ever have to make, so it is important that you make the right choice.  We believe that St Edmund’s offers the best start possible for your child.

·       Continuous co-education from 4-11

·       Children achieve well above average results both nationally and in Surrey

·       First class teaching and teaching support staff

·       Strong links with parish and community

·       Exceptional ICT and library facilities

·       Excellent parental communication including a Parents’ Forum

·       Active PSA and School Council

·       Excellent playground facilities to enhance break times and curriculum provision and enhanced curriculum with the addition of specialist French, Music and Dance/Drama lessons

·       Sporting Excellence

What are our school’s values?

What are our school’s values?

Mission statement

Our mission at St Edmund’s is to develop, support and guide everyone at our school to achieve their best in their lives, within a caring community which reflects the love of God.

School aims and context

Every child will:

·               Grow in and reflect God’s love

·               Develop high self esteem and motivation

·               Be self aware and an independent learner

·               Have high levels of self confidence and self control

·               Have good relationships with others and cooperate well as a team member

·               Achieve to the best of their ability

In order to do this the school will work in partnership with parents and the community to:

·               Create a safe, stimulating, creative and enjoyable environment, which is underpinned by gospel values

·               Respect and value the uniqueness of the individual

·               Provide a climate of high expectations where the pursuit of excellence is a part of all aspects of school life

·               Provide a variety of opportunities to equip them for the future

·               Promote a dynamic culture of challenge and support for all

Our Educational Approach

·      we begin each school day with a prayer

·      we encourage each child to become self aware and to respect the rights and needs of others, both within the school community and the wider community

·      we celebrate success and encourage each child to be confident to use his/her gifts and talents and value the gifts and talents of others

·      we use a variety of learning and teaching strategies to challenge, interest and motivate each child, in order to engage each child in their own learning journey, within a happy and well managed classrooms

·      we nurture the notion of self respect, perseverance and self discipline to enhance a self belief in each child of his/her ability to achieve of his/her very best in all areas of his/her life

School Organisation

Our school is organised into three stages:

Foundation Stage (Reception Class): children from aged 4 to 5

Key Stage One (KS1) (Years 1 and 2): children aged between 5 and 7

Key Stage Two (KS2) (Years 3 to 6): children aged between 7 and 11

There is one class per school year with an average number of 210 children in total making St Edmund’s the ideal caring environment after transition from a nursery setting.

Starting School

Children are admitted in the September of the school year in which they become five years old.  We stagger this over a two to three week period with groups of children starting on different days to ensure that the teacher can soon get to know all the children.  Autumn born children start full-time in September, spring born are usually full-time by October and summer born initially attend mornings only.  All children then attend full-time in January.  

This is an extremely successful way of admitting Reception age children, ensuring that they are fully integrated as a whole class into the St Edmund’s family.

Prospective Parents

We also have two Open Mornings a year, one early in the autumn and one early in the summer term, for you to see the school, chat to pupils and meet the Head teacher and other representatives of our school community.  Should these dates not be convenient you are very welcome to make an appointment to come and meet staff and tour the school in order to help you decide whether St Edmund’s is suitable for you and your child.  Contact the school office on 01483 414497 for more details and dates.

Early Years Induction

During the term before your child is due to start school a thoughtful and well-planned induction programme takes place to make the transition from Nursery to Reception as smooth and painless as possible.

Before starting school, children and parents are invited to visit, and are given a pre-school information pack.  They also receive an 'All About Me' booklet issued by the LA which helps parents to provide us with valuable information about their child.

Our Reception Class teacher visits children in their pre-school nursery setting in the summer term, and ‘Storytime’ and Induction sessions take place in school during June and July to give your child the opportunity to meet their Class teacher and become familiar with other children in their class.  You and your child are also invited to take part in these school visits and events organised by the PSA prior to starting school.  

School Facilities

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

We are very proud of our exceptionally well-equipped and air-conditioned ICT suite.  This purpose-built suite features more than 17 computers along with printers and other related resources including digital cameras, projectors and an interactive whiteboard.  Interactive whiteboards are also available in every classroom and provide a valuable teaching resource.

Children, under supervision, are able to use the Internet to access information.  They can also send e-mail within the school community and contribute to the school website which can be found at: www.stedmundsschool.co.uk.

Play Areas

We have recently completed a major playground project in our commitment to extending and fully utilising the outdoor learning environment.  This has resulted in a specifically designed Foundation Stage area with outdoor play facilities and a role-play grassed area; a colourful and imaginative KS1 play construction and a more challenging sequence of apparatus in KS2.  We have playgrounds with a variety of markings for those children who wish to play active games and quiet areas for those who want to have the opportunity to talk or sit in the shade on a hot summer’s day.

are ready to enjoy their learning when their break time has ended.  In our endeavours we have been whole-heartedly supported by the PSA (Parent School Association) and the whole parent and parish community in collecting ‘active-kid’ tokens for play equipment at playtimes.

Outdoor Gardens

We have a seaside garden, which was constructed with the efforts of parents and a nature area designed to attract wildlife and promote the idea of caring for the environment, both of which contributed to our ‘Godalming in Bloom’ awards in the past.

We also have numerous container plantings of flowers, fruit and vegetables, and shrubs around the school grounds to encourage children to become involved with nature and learn about our relationship with it.  There is an active lunchtime Gardening Club that enables children to get first hand experience of planting and nurturing plants.

We encourage the children to value and actively conserve the environment within a healthy and safe context.  In recognition of this the school has been awarded the national Healthy School and Eco-School accreditation (Silver Award).

Sports

Both large and small apparatus is used for PE lessons.  We also teach a full range of sporting activities including football, athletics, netball, rugby and hockey.  In KS2 the school plays friendly football and netball matches against other local schools.  We enter teams into the Barclays Cup Football Competition; Year 5 and Year 6 netball tournament; six-a-side football tournament; the District Athletics competition; the cross country competition and some pupils have represented Waverley in the Surrey Youth Games.  Over the years we have been very successful in these events bringing back many trophies.

Local teams have also sent coaches to train some of our children in football (Fulham FC), basketball (Guildford Heat), cricket, tennis, golf (Guildford Golf Club) and Rugby (Guildford & Godalming Rugby Club).  Children have the opportunity for swimming tuition at our local leisure centre.

Bike Shelter & Scooter Racks

As part of our travel plan and efforts to be ‘safe and green’ we have a large bike shelter and scooter racks to encourage a healthy lifestyle.  We engage in the Golden Boot Challenge and give children the opportunity of taking part in Bikeability training in Years 5 and 6.  Year 6 cover this in the autumn so that they are proficient in safe cycling.  Lockers are also available in which to store helmets. 

In the past there has been the opportunity to walk to school as part of a Walking Bus run by a group of volunteers under the guidance of the Walking Bus co-ordinator.  However, this is not currently running as we are in the process of recruiting a new co-ordinator due to the resignation of the previous co-ordinator.

‘Learn and Live in Love’

School Curriculum

At St Edmund’s we pride ourselves in delivering a curriculum which is both purposeful yet creative and tailored to meet the needs of all the children.  This approach enables us to not only celebrate the many different gifts and talents which children have, but also fulfil the National Curriculum and national strategy requirements in an enjoyable and meaningful way.

RE

RE in the school is not treated purely as a lesson, but as a development of an understanding throughout the school that we are part of the family of God, thereby creating a happy atmosphere.  We follow the 'Here I Am' programme for teaching RE as recommended by the diocese.  This also includes work to be done at home, which involves vital parental input.

We aim to create a caring environment, where the children show love and care for one another.  One of the ways in which we do this is by the children being involved with charitable projects that usually concern children.

The Programme for Education in Personal Relationships (which includes our Sex Education programme) begins in Reception Class when children are helped to develop relationships with each other and their teachers.  This is developed through our RE programme and Healthy Living curriculum and, eventually, at the top of the school, children learn about puberty and the changes that happen to them.  This all takes place within the context of Christian living and is age appropriate.  Year 3 Catholic children receive preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion through the parish programme.  We reinforce the teaching through our RE lessons and assemblies.

We foster an awareness of economic and industrial understanding in our changing world.  We promote opportunities to develop good citizenship, making worthwhile links with the community and parish.                                                     

Literacy

The English National Curriculum comprises three areas of language:

1.        Reading

2.        Writing

3.        Speaking and listening

We aim to foster an enjoyment of and enthusiasm for all areas of language through a range of discrete and cross-curricular approaches.  We encourage a love of books through special events such as Book Week and Poetry Week.  Emphasis is placed on structured reading and a variety of reading material is available in each class and the library.  Drama is promoted through the school year, and we regularly invite professionals into the school to undertake workshops and performances to enrich our curriculum.  We have a specialist Dance and Drama teacher who teaches Years 1 to 6 every week.  Children regularly receive reading, spelling and other literacy activities to take home, to aid the development of children's literacy through strong home/school links.

Mathematics

Mathematics is usually taught as a discrete subject using the approaches of the Numeracy Strategy though opportunities are sought to teach it in a cross-curricular manner to make learning relevant to children.  We focus on mathematical activities that are relevant and purposeful, providing opportunities for creative and intellectual learning.  Children are taught the necessary skills and concepts to apply confidently to problem solving and mathematical investigations.  Mental mathematics is recognised as an important and integral part of mathematical understanding, as is the learning of number bonds and tables.

Science

Children are encouraged to discover more about themselves and their environment through first hand experience, with emphasise on scientific investigation.  They are taught to predict, observe, question and investigate the world around them, looking for patterns and trends.  The school follows the National Curriculum for Science.  The Health and Safety guidelines are also followed, with the safety of the children being paramount.  The links between science and the religious curriculum relate to the wonder of all of God's creation and the need to understand and respect all of life on Earth.

ICT

Information & Communication Technology is a development of the subject IT.  Children, under supervision, are able to use the resources of the World Wide Web to ask questions and access information.  Specific skills in using the computer are developed from Reception Class and, by Year 6, children learn to analyse, process and present information.  ICT is predominantly used in a cross-curricular manner.  All classes have interactive whiteboards to enhance the curriculum and are also timetabled to use our modern ICT suite and school library for whole- class lessons.  We have an ICT technician who also supports curricular and resourcing needs.

Design Technology

The children are encouraged to be inventive in designing practical ways of solving problems.  This involves planning, designing, creating, modifying and evaluating, choosing appropriate materials and working at their own level.  These materials include constructional toys as well as wood, card, plastic, etc.

Humanities

Using documentary evidence, artefacts and information from a number of sources, history allows children the opportunity to discover the past for themselves.  This promotion of critical thinking enables pupils to understand the present in the light of the past, and to learn about the development of Britain, Europe and the rest of the world.

Children's understanding of the world is enhanced through current affairs, and global issues are explored in the upper school.  Geography allows pupils to acquire an understanding of the natural world and the society in which they are growing up.  Children gradually move out from the knowledge and understanding of their immediate environment to develop practical skills, such as map-reading and first hand ‘field experiences’.

Art

The children receive numerous opportunities to become experienced with various art media, e.g. painting, drawing with pencil, charcoal or pastel, pottery, work with textiles and modelling.  Skills are introduced and gradually built on through progression.  Opportunities are planned to display children’s artwork.  Every child in the school has a personal visual diary in which they record their work.

Physical Activities

Physical Education covers aspects of educational gymnastics, dance and movement, swimming, games and athletics.  PE is taught to encourage the children to develop and acquire skills, select and apply these skills appropriately, refine and evaluate their own and others performance in the context of health and safety awareness.

Outdoor and adventure activities are covered during residential trips and curriculum weeks.  We promote equal opportunities and treat children as individuals with their own abilities, difficulties and attitudes.

In addition to teaching football, netball and other outdoor games in lessons extra curricular clubs are offered.  Key Stage 2 pupils play football and netball matches against other schools (see page 14 at the back of this folder for current club list).  The older children use the field at Busbridge Infant School on a regular basis for both PE lessons and clubs.  We invite professionals in to inspire us and enrich our provision both in lessons and in clubs. We also have regular specialist dance teaching for Years 1-6.

We are part of the Schools Partnership for Sport with our local secondary schools, adding a further dimension to sports provision.

Music

A range of musical activities takes place in school.  Children follow a programme of class music lessons giving opportunities for performing and composing, listening and appraising.  The children are introduced to class singing, small group compositions, instruments and a range of music.  We have a specialist music teacher who teaches Years 1-6 every week in addition to the music the children experience in their class and regular singing practice.  The children are encouraged to learn an instrument and teachers from an outside music centre teach piano, guitar, violin and flute in school.  

Modern Foreign Language (French)

Years 1-6 have a specialist modern language teacher who teaches French once a week, with a focus on conversational French.  French is gradually introduced to YR from the second half of the autumn term.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The SEN team is part of the Pastoral team line managed by the Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral).  This team not only includes the SENCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) but also a Home School Link Worker (HSLW) who is also the Senior Special Educational Needs Assistant.  Her role is to promote emotional and social literacy and to co-ordinate our Rainbows Programme which is used to help those children who have suffered a loss, perhaps through death, separation or divorce.  She also co-ordinates our ‘Kelso’s Choice’ initiative, an initiative which promotes children’s ability to make the right choices in their interpersonal relationships and fosters self-esteem and self-awareness.

Any child who requires education provision additional to, or otherwise different from, that made generally for children of their class is regarded as having a special need.  In our school we make provision at the earliest opportunity for children experiencing difficulty with a variety of problems including processing language, speech difficulties, problems with motor skills, difficulties with communicating and social skills.  We undertake training to understand the best way in which to help children to overcome difficulties.

We implement the Code of Practice for those children whose progress gives cause for concern to either parents or teachers.  Such children are identified by teacher assessment, statutory testing and discussion with parents and monitored closely.  The teacher gathers information about the child and, in consultation with the SENCo, differentiates work in class to help the child to make progress.

If targets are still not being achieved, with parental permission, other agencies are contacted for advice to assess the child.  Agencies that already advise us in school include: the Speech and Language Therapy Unit, the Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Child and Family Guidance and Literacy and Language Support.  At this point the child is at School Action Plus with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) drawn up with targets so that progress can be clearly monitored and evaluated.

If progress is still not being achieved and the child's attainment is falling below agreed County criteria then the school will apply to the LA for a statutory assessment.  This is called a Statement of Special Education Needs.  The LA considers the application and, if appropriate, makes a Statement, arranges funding for provision of support, then monitors and reviews its provision.  At all stages parents are consulted and encouraged to work alongside the school to support their child and help them to achieve their targets.

Extra Curricular Activities

After-school clubs and visits to places of interest enrich both the school curriculum and each child’s personal development.

Visits are organised to support the curriculum and bring it to life.  Historical visits include Hampton Court, Butser Farm, Henley Fort and the Toy Museum.  There is a geography-based residential trip for Year 4 to Sayers Croft and an Information Technology trip for Year 6 at the Kingswood Centre on the Isle of Wight.  Science & Nature visits include Birdworld and Bockett’s farm.  We also have a wide variety of visitors who come to the school to talk to the children, including a variety of curricular workshops, thus enriching our curriculum.

A variety of extra-curricular activities are offered including: football, athletics, netball, tennis, cricket and golf.  We also have several other thriving clubs, at lunchtime and after school, which include homework, recorder, French, Library, gardening and drawing. (see page 14 for details of current clubs).

Developing Your Child

We recognise that your child is precious and should be nurtured in a caring and stimulating environment that will enable them to grow and reach their full potential in all areas of their life.  We appreciate the confidence you place in us in during this most critical period of your child’s development and believe we have the experience and skills to equip your child in order that they enjoy a fulfilling and happy future.

Achievement

Houses – All children belong to Copland, Elgar, Mozart or Vivaldi house groups.  The children choose a House Captain for each house and house points are awarded for a variety of achievements and good behaviour.  The houses also compete in athletics and other sports.  A house shield and sports trophies are awarded.

Awards – Key Stage 1 and 2 children are awarded house points, which are then totalled on house by house basis.  Every three weeks there is a whole-school Golden Assembly when nominated children receive a Headteacher’s Award for their achievements, either academic or good attitudes to school and certificates are given to those who have received the most house points and the house cup presented.  Every day each classteacher gives a member of the class the Star of the Day award for their attitude to work or behaviour during the day. 

Homework

It is our policy that all children have homework relevant to their work in the classroom and we encourage all the children to take their reading books home most nights.  It helps them enormously if parents or guardians can spend time with them whilst they read.  Each Classteacher informs parents of homework procedures at the start of the school year.  The homework will be progressive and more challenging as the children move up the school.  We are currently rolling out a learning portal on the website to enable parents to access the child’s homework starting with Key Stage Two.

Partnerships With Parents

Parental Communication – A written ‘Record of Achievement’ is provided at the end of each school year, and parents have the option to meet with their child’s Classteacher to discuss these in July.  An opportunity is given for discussion with parents about pupil targets during Parents’ Consultations in October.  These targets are reviewed again in February and, in conjunction with an Interim Report, form the basis of a further Parents’ Consultation evening just before the February half-term.  We see this two-way communication as essential to the happiness and progress of the children at St Edmund's and should the need arise other opportunities to speak to Class teachers can be arranged.

Newsletters are sent home every two weeks and include a list of dates of future events as well as a personal communication from the Headteacher.  This is also posted on the school website at www.stedmundsschool.co.uk.  An annual Directory is distributed in September by the PSA, which includes a calendar of events.

Parents School Association (PSA) – St Edmund’s has a vibrant PSA which supports the school by organising social and fundraising events.  This enables the school to embark on different projects and purchase more resources to benefit the education and recreational pursuits of the children.  Notably the PSA raised substantial funds for the building of new classrooms and refurbishments and recently helped fund the very successful playground project and library.  There are a number of PSA events, which you are welcome to attend prior to your child starting school.  Please consider joining the PSA as it is a great way to meet other new parents and existing parents.  You can have great fun raising funds for your child’s school.

Parental Involvement – Parents are actively encouraged to help both in the classroom with children’s reading and computer skills as well as in other areas such as the library and extra curricular activities.  There is also an active Parents’ Forum, which meets regularly to discuss school issues, ideas and to arrange non-fundraising activities.

Pupils Screening / Testing and Assessment – Children are continually assessed and monitored during their time in St Edmund's.  The Early Learning Goals profile is completed during the Reception year, screening in Year 3 and Statutory End of Key Stage Assessment (SAT) takes place at the end of Years 2 and 6.  Classteachers will report the findings of these assessments at Parents’ Consultations.

How To Apply

For entry into Reception September 2010

In addition to the standard Surrey County Council application form, you must complete a St Edmund’s application form (a copy of which is attached) and return it to the school with the other necessary documentation (particularly the Certificate of Baptism if your child is a Catholic) by September in the year prior to admission.  Applications will not be considered unless submitted with all necessary supporting documentation.

When to Apply

The St Edmund’s application form must be received by St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School as soon as possible in the September preceding the year in which your child will start school, or earlier if you prefer.  The Surrey County Council application form must be received by either the office of St Edmund’s or the LEA by the deadline given in the Surrey booklet, which is available from September 2009.  Failure to meet this deadline will result in applicants being treated as ‘late’ and will be not be considered until those applicants who have met the deadline.

For entry into Years 1-6

Vacancies do sometimes occur in these year groups due to families re-locating or choosing private education.  If you have just moved into the area or are applying into Year 3 (because your child attends an infant school), please contact the school office on 01483 414497 and they will advise you of any vacancies and admissions procedure.

Please feel free to ring the school office to make an appointment to speak to the Headteacher and view the school to make your decision making easier.  If there is anything you would like to ask, we will be only too pleased to do our best to help.

The Governing Body has made every effort to ensure that the information given in this booklet is accurate at the time of preparation, but they cannot guarantee total accuracy in every respect.  For the most up to date information please check our website.  

The information was correct at the time of printing © April 2009

St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School, Godalming

Summary of School Clubs – Summer Term 2009

Members of Staff at St Edmund’s 2008/2009

Interim Headteacher            Ann Ramiz

Assistant Headteachers     Miss Katherine Donlon (Curriculum)

                                                 Mrs Victoria Brodbin (Pastoral)

Admin Manager                    Mrs Caroline Pepper

Classteachers                       Miss Melissa Longmire                    Reception

                                                  Miss Anna De Filippis                      Year 1

                                                  Mrs Susan Watson                           Year 2

                                                  Mrs Frances Muir                              Year 2

                                                  Laura Traverner                                 Year 3

                                                  Miss Patricia Godber                       Year 4

                                                  Miss Katherine Donlon                     Year 5

                                                  Mrs Lorraine Price                            Year 6

                                                  Mrs Christine McCarthy                    Year 6

SENCO                                  Mrs Lara Ward

HSLW/Senior SNA               Mrs Sue Hanna

HLTA/Librarian                      Mrs Chris Harling

SNAs/TAs                              Mrs Mary Fulleylove

                                                Mrs Debbie Holmes

                                                Mrs Pam Lennox

                                                Mrs Julie Mathijs

                                                Mrs Nicki Millis

                                                Mrs Toni Voller

                                                Miss Christina Yesson

PPA Teachers                       Miss Sophia Davies (Music)

                                                Mrs Amanda Flint (French)

                                                Mrs Debra Raymond (Dance)

Midday Supervisors             Ms Carol Harris

                                                Ms Theresa McElroy

Office Staff                             Mrs Gill Facey (am)

                                                Mrs Gillie Nicholls (pm)

                                                Ms Teresa McElroy (Fri am)

Caretaker                               Mr Nick Grammel

Admissions Policy (for September 2010 Intake)

General Information

The Headteacher will administer this policy, but all possible admissions over the published number will be referred to the Admissions Committee.

Number to be Admitted

The Governors will admit a maximum of 30 pupils into the Reception Class whose 5^th birthday falls between 1^st September and 31^st August of that academic year.  Admission for all pupils is from September, usually on a staggered intake for the first three weeks of term.  Full-time places and part-time places are offered dependent on age.  The autumn born pupils start full-time in September, and spring and summer born pupils start part time initially, though requests for full-time education for the younger pupils are favourably considered after the initial induction process is completed.

Criteria

If more applications are received than there are places available, the following order of priority will apply: -

1.                   Catholic Looked-After Children (in public care)*

2.                   Baptised Catholic siblings** of children attending St Edmund’s School at the time of admission

3.                   Other baptised Catholic children

4.                   Other Looked-After Children (in public care)*

5.                   Siblings** of other children attending St Edmund’s School at the time of admission

6.                   Other children whose parents wish them to attend St Edmund’s School

*  By law this category must be given priority

** Siblings are defined as follows:- a brother or sister, half-brother or half-sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer’s partner, and in every case, the child should be living in the same family unit at the same address.

For applicants who are baptised Catholics, the school will require a copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate (see the St Edmund’s Application for Admission form).

For entry into Reception Year in September 2010

·           All applications for places must be made on the application form produced by the Local Authority (LA) in which the school of choice is located.  The application form can be obtained directly from that LA, which is responsible for coordinating the allocation of all places at maintained schools in its area. 

·           The closing date for applications for Reception Class in 2010/2011 will be set by the LA, but is generally the last Thursday before the October half term.  Any applications after this date will be treated as late applications and can only be considered after all other applicants have been matched against the schools Admissions Criteria.

·           In addition, parents must complete a special form for each Catholic school at which they are seeking a place.  This allows each school to put all its applicants in order of priority for admission, using the school’s admissions policy.  Copies of our form can be obtained by contacting the school.  The form must be returned directly to us, fully completed, before the closing date for applications to the LA.

·           In February 2010 parents will be informed in writing whether their application has been successful or not.

Notes

1.                   The Governors will follow the Code of Practice on Admissions and SEN with regard to the children who have Statements and parents should therefore contact the LA

2.                   In the case of over-subscription in any category, priority will be given to those who live nearest the school in a direct line from the address point of the pupil’s house, as set by Ordnance Survey, to the nearest school gate available for pupils to use.  This is calculated using the Admission and Transport Team’s Geographical Information System.

3.                   In the case of oversubscription in any category, and in the event that parents/ guardians live at different addresses, the address used for calculating those who live nearest the school is the pupil’s prime residence at which they live the majority of the time.

4.                   In the case of over-subscription in any category, from parents/guardians where the school is unable to offer places to all pupils of multiple births (e.g. twins or triplets) priority will be given to sibling(s) determined by lottery.

5.                   The Governors reserve the right to offer places outside these priorities to pupils with proven exceptional medical and social needs where admission to St Edmund’s is considered, by independent professionals, to be the only school able to meet those needs.

6.                   Places will not be offered to applicants living abroad unless they can produce confirmed verification that the place can be taken up and they have an address in the locality.

Appeals

If any application is turned down the parents/guardians have the right to appeal.  Details are available upon request from the Clerk to the Governors.

Waiting List

It is the policy of the school to maintain a waiting list for the Reception Class and other over-subscribed year groups.  Vacancies will be filled from the waiting list according to the Admission Policy criteria.  The waiting list will be maintained for the year group in question until the end of the summer term.

General Information

Prospective parents are welcome to attend our school Open Days (dates available from the school office) or to ring the school office with a view to arranging a tour of the school should these dates not be convenient.  Such a tour or attendance of an Open Day does not constitute in any way part of the selection process.

Final Admission Intake in September 2008 by the current criteria for 2010

SATS RESULTS

St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School

The Drive

Godalming

Surrey

GU7 1PF

Tel/Fax 01483 414497

Email: info@stedmunds.surrey.sch.uk

www.stedmundsschool.co.uk