Admissions

Thinking of joining us?

If you would like to take a look around our school, this can be arranged through our friendly office staff whom you can reach by dropping into school in person or by telephone 01373 462 657 or e-mail office@vallisfirstschool.org.uk

In Year Admissions / Transfer from Another School

If you would like your child to join our school in any year group throughout the year, you will need to complete an In year application form completing all sections and sign and return the form to the school office. 

In Year Electronic form SA1

Further information on the in-year admissions process can be found here: In-year school admissions

Applying for a school place for September 2025?

As prospective parents and carers you are welcome to visit our school to learn about how Vallis is ‘The Heart Of Frome’ and what learning experience is on offer.

Our Open Day opportunities for prospective parents and carers for admissions in 2025-26 are;

1. Friday 18^th October at 0930
2. Friday 15^th November at 0930

Individual tours can also be arranged by appointment.

Please contact our school office to book on to our open day.

School Admission Arrangements for September 2025/26

If your child is due to start school (September after they turn 4 years old), you have from September 2024 until 15th January 2025 to apply for a school place. ALL primary school admissions are done via the Local Authority (Somerset Council), please follow this link.

Local Authority Contacts for School Admissions

Contact: Admissions and Entitlements Team
Address: County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Email: schooladmissions@somerset.gov.uk
Contact no: 0845 456 4038
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm.