Admissions
Starting school
Catchment area
School Transport
When does my child need to start school?
| If your child’s birth date is between: | Apply for a school place in: | Start school in: |
| 1st September 2010 and 31st August 2011 | September 2014 | September 2015 |
| 1st September 2011 and 31st August 2012 | September 2015 | September 2016 |
| 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2013 | September 2016 | September 2017 |
A child is of compulsory school age at the start of the school term following their 5th birthday.
Dorset County Council Guidance on how to apply for a school place:
General Admissions Advice from Dorset County Council
Apply for a place online :www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions
School admissions team contact details
Dorset County Council
School Admissions
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester, DT1 1XJ
Telehone: 01305 221060
Fax: 01305 228635
Email: admissions@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Abbey School’s Admission Policy
