Admissions

Wellesley Park Primary School is a member of the Blackdown Education Partnership which is the admitting authority, responsible for the admissions policies and decisions on applications for admission. We have an admissions policy for each academic year. They are written to comply with the School Admissions Code and School Admissions Appeals Code.

 

Applications to Wellesley Park Primary School should be made through Somerset Council and will be considered in accordance with the arrangements set out in the co-ordinated admissions scheme for primary schools in Somerset. 

Admission Arrangements for 2028-29: Annual Consultation 

Along with all other schools and academies, we are consulting on our admission arrangements for 2028-29. You are invited to look at the proposed new admission arrangements and to have your say on them.  

Our proposed Arrangements are on our admission page and you can see all the admission arrangements at http://devon.cc/schoolpolicy   Further information is here: www.devon.gov.uk/admissionarrangements  

The consultation runs between 6 November 2026 and 15 January 2027.  

You can comment at schoolsadmissionpolicy-mailbox@devon.gov.uk or by emailing admin@bep.ac   

 

School Admission Appeal Process  

The school uses the independent services of the Somerset County Council Admissions Team to handle any appeals being made. If you would like to appeal your primary school admission outcome please visit Somerset Council Refused a place at your preferred school (somerset.gov.uk)

Please also refer to: Primary Appeal Timetable

 

In School Year Admissions

If you wish your child to join Wellesley Park after 1 September and transfer from another school, you will need to complete an in year application form and email it to office@wellesleypark.bep.ac.

In year admission form

Changing School in Somerset In Year Leaflet

 

Published Admission Numbers (PAN)

Our Published Admission Number (PAN) is the number of pupils the school is able to admit into each year group. The admission limits for each year group are shown below:

  • Reception – 30 pupils

  • Year 1 – 30 pupils

  • Year 2 – 30 pupils

  • Year 3 – 30 pupils

  • Year 4 – 30 pupils

  • Year 5 – 32 pupils

  • Year 6 – 32 pupils

Please note that places may not always be available in every year group. For information about current vacancies or in-year admissions, please contact the school office on 01823 664876 or email office@wellesleypark.bep.ac.