Welcome to our Admissions Information page. As a Local Authority maintained school the Governing Body of Pittville school is the admissions authority for Pittville School. As an Own Admission Authority, the Governing Body is responsible for setting and applying the school’s admission arrangements. All applications are processed in line with our published policies and statutory guidance.
Admissions policies:
Our admission arrangements for the following academic years can be viewed in the policies section here.
If you require a paper copy, please contact the school reception or email admissions@pittville.gloucs.sch.uk
In Year admissions
If you wish to apply for a place during the school year , this is know as an In-Year admission.
For in-year admissions, please phone the school on 01242524787 or email us at admissions@pittville.gloucs.sch.uk
To view the Local Authority Admission Policy for our school please click here: School admissions scheme, criteria and protocol - Gloucestershire County Council
Please then click on the link to the Determined Admission Criteria and Scheme for the required year, and our Admission Policy is shown under GCC Admission Arrangements.
All applications for places outside of the normal admissions round should be made directly to Pittville School. Applicants should fill in the In-Year Application Form on the Gloucestershire County Council website. This needs to be sent to the school along with:
- proof of address
- student’s birth certificate or passport
- student’s visa information if applicable
The Gloucestershire County Councils In-Year Admissions Team may be contacted on 01452 426015 or visit their website Applying for a school place during the school year | Gloucestershire County Council
If You Are Offered a Place
If your application is successful, you will receive a written offer from the school. The letter will include:
- confirmation of the place offered,
- the date by which you must accept or decline the offer,
- any next steps required (such as completing admission forms or arranging a start date).
Please ensure you respond within the stated timeframe so that the place can be secured. If we do not hear from you, the offer may be withdrawn in line with the School Admissions Code.
If Your Application Is Unsuccessful
As an Own Admission Authority, the Governing Body is responsible for making decisions on applications. If we are unable to offer a place, you will receive a written refusal explaining the reason(s) why.
Your Right to Appeal
If your child is refused a place, you have the legal right to appeal the decision to an Independent Appeals Panel.
The school is responsible for:
- informing you of your right to appeal,
- providing details of how to submit an appeal,
- ensuring the appeal is arranged in line with the School Admissions Appeals Code.
Appeals are completely independent of the school and the Governing Body. The panel will consider your case and the school’s case before making a final decision.
School Admissions Code
All admission authorities must comply with the statutory School Admissions Code (2021)
Year 7 September Entry
Gloucestershire County Council run the September entry admissions.
The Gloucestershire County Councils Admissions Team may be contacted on 01452 425407 or visit their website Transfer to Secondary School or from Middle to High School, September 2026 | Gloucestershire County Council