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Last updated: November 6th, 2024

Admissions

Admissions

Consultation for Admission Arrangements for 2026-2027

The Governing Body is formally consulting on the admission arrangements for 2026-2027. This is to fulfil the obligation to consult on the Admissions Policy and SIF every 7 years, please note there are no changes, other than the dates, to our previous versions. The six-week (minimum) consultation will begin on 11/11/2024 with the closing date for submitting comments being 20/12/2024.

Proposed Admission Policy (2026-2027)Proposed Supplementary Information Form (2026-2027)

Proposed Sixth Form Admission Policy for (2026-2027)Woking Deanery Map

Policy on Admissions

Age range of students:11-18

Admissions Policy (2025-2026)Supplementary Information Form (2025-2026)

St John the Baptist School was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with the trust deed of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton, its articles of association, and seeks at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ.

St John the Baptist School is part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust.

As a Catholic school, the governors aim to provide a Catholic education for all pupils. At a Catholic school, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. The governors ask all parents applying for a place to respect this ethos and its importance to the school community.

Although Catholic children have priority of admission, this does not affect the right of an applicant who is not Catholic to apply for a place for their child at the school. The school welcomes applications from those of other denominations and faiths, or of none.

The school primarily serves the Catholic community of the Woking Deanery, which comprises the parishes of Woking, Camberley, Camberley North with Bagshot, Frimley, Knaphill and West Byfleet. The deanery primary schools located in that community which are the feeder schools for St John the Baptist School are:

  • St Dunstan’s Primary School, Woking
  • St Augustine’s Primary School, Camberley
  • St Hugh of Lincoln Primary School, Knaphill
  • The Marist Primary School, West Byfleet

We encourage parents to visit our school in order to find out more about how we work and the education that we offer. Parents are welcome to arrange a visit by contacting the school office. Such visits, however, are not obligatory and do not form part of the process of deciding which children are to be offered a place at the school. If you would like to visit the school to discuss the entry of your child please telephone our Admissions Manager:

Mrs Claire Antal on 01483 729343 ext 123

A New Parents’ Evening is held in July for all new students, their parents and families. Parents and prospective students are also welcome to visit the school at any time. Students are admitted to all other year groups only if places are available. Parents are requested to make an appointment to see the Deputy Head, Mr Damien Kelly.

Appeals

Please find the timetable for appeals on the left menu. If you have any queries please contact the Admissions Manager for further information.

In-Year Admission

For In-Year Admission, all applications should be made directly to the school by downloading and completing the In Year Transfer Form and Supplementary Information Form (if applicable) on the left menu. Once completed please return the form(s) along with any supporting evidence to Mrs Claire Antal c.antal@sjb.surrey.sch.uk by post or email.

Upon receipt of all the necessary documentation you will be contacted with the outcome of your application.

Please also refer to the Surrey Admissions website: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/in-year

For further information, please contact Mrs Claire Antal on 01483 729343 ext 123