Joining Our School
Joining at the start of Reception & Years 1 to 6
Parents wishing to apply for a place for their child in one of our Reception classes or in a class in Years One to Six, please visit the Cambridgeshire Local Authority’s School Admissions website.
This includes a new school catchment search facility so that you can find out if you are living in our school’s catchment area (although you do not need to be in catchment to apply).
You can also apply for a place online.
Joining the School During the School Year
If you wish to join the school at a time other than the start of the school year, please visit this section of the Cambridgeshire Local Authority website.
If you wish to apply for a place at our school on religious grounds then click here to download the appropriate guidance.
Welcome to our School
If you are considering St John's then please do contact one of our wonderful office staff on 01480 375026. You are welcome to visit the school.
First Entry to School or Transfer to Secondary School
Children who are age 4 before the 31st August are due to start Foundation Stage (Reception Class) as of the September of that year and need to start the application process in the November prior to this. Similarly pupils in Year 6 will need to begin the Secondary School application process in the September/October of that year. Please see below for further details on applying for a place at Secondary School.
2025 - 2026 Secondary School Applications
The applications will be sent home with your child's unique code for you to apply for a place at secondary school online. If you would prefer to make a paper application, you will need to contact Admissions directly for a pack. All information has been sent home but links to the website for applications can be found here:
- Secondary School Applications
- Application deadline 31st October 2025 (midnight)
All Other Applications
Please contact Cambridgeshire Admissions Team on the details below:
The Octagon
Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AP
Telephone: 0345 045 1370
Email: admissions@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Website: Cambridgeshire Admissions
Office Hours:
- Mon-Thurs 09:00-17:00
- Friday 09:00-16:30
Our Catchment Area
Details of our catchment area can be found at the following website:
