Apply for a Nursery or Pre-School Place

Our Nursery takes children from the age of two. We are open term time and have an intake of new children in September, January and April. 

Apply for a Primary Place

If you are interested in joining our school or would like a tour of the school, please email admin@whiptonbarton.org 

If you are applying for a normal round school transfer to Reception or Year Three, please apply for your place using the Devon County Council Admissions Portal.

If you are applying for an in year transfer, please complete the Devon County Council DCAF Form and return to admissions@devon.gov.uk

Admissions Policies

2025-26
Whipton Barton Infants Admissions Policy 2025-26
Whipton Barton Juniors Admissions Policy 2025-26

2024-25
Whipton Barton Infants Admissions Policy 2024-25
Whipton Barton Juniors Admissions Policy 2025-26

School admissions arrangements 2026-27 under consultation

We will consult on our school admissions policies between 9 November 2024 and 10 January 2025. You are invited to review the school policy and submit any feedback at http://www.devon.gov.uk/admissionarrangements

After the consultation, we will determine the policy at a meeting of the admissions authority held before the end of February 2024.

Whipton Barton Infants Admissions Policy 2026-27 (proposed)
Whipton Barton Juniors Admissions Policy 2026-27 (proposed)

The Admissions Appeals Timetable 2025

The deadline for submitting appeals allows appellants at least 20 school days to prepare and submit a written appeal. The appeal must then be heard within 40 school days for the normal round and within 30 days for in-year admissions.

Allocation date for the normal round Reception or the new Year 3 intake: 16 April 2025

Deadline for appeal forms to be submitted: 31 May 2025

Appeals will be heard within 40 school days, by: 25 July 2025

Where possible, appeals that are submitted after 31 May will be heard by 25 July. If that is not possible, they will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being submitted.

In-year appeals can be submitted after a refusal. They will be heard within 30 school days of an appeal being submitted.