You can always be assured of a warm welcome here at Sonning Common Primary.

Foundation Stage (Reception) Taster Afternoon

Making the right decision about which primary school to choose for your child can be a daunting one. We are offering parents a great opportunity to make that decision a little clearer by opening up our Foundation Stage (Reception) classroom and garden area for you and your child to experience on Wednesday 4th December 1:30pm-3pm.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Meet the Headteacher and members of the Foundation Stage teaching team.
• Explore the Foundation Stage classroom and outdoor areas.
• Enjoy a variety of fun and relevant activities with your child.
• See what makes Sonning Common Primary School unique for learning.
• Speak to School Governors and current parents about the school.
• Gain a clear picture of how your child will settle into a school.

To come to the Taster Afternoon please  Book a Taster Afternoon place

If you can’t make or missed these Open Days you can book a personal tour of the school by appointment or look at our virtual tour.  Please see Visit SCPS for more details. We look forward to meeting you and showing you why we are so proud of our school.

For parents new to our school we have a SCPS Parent Handbook

Our Admissions are managed by Oxfordshire County Council and you can find more details in our Admissions Policy.
Parents of children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 need to apply for an infant or primary school place for September 2025.  Admissions for entry into Reception (Kites) for September 2025 will open on 4th November 2024 and the deadline for on time applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025.

For children resident in Oxfordshire

How to apply: Oxfordshire School Admissions

More details can be found in Oxfordshire’s booklet about the application process: OCC starting school booklet

For children resident in Reading

If you live in the Reading area.
How to apply: Reading Schools Admissions

More details can be found in Reading’s booklet about the application process: Reading Primary Admissions Guide 2025-26

For children living in another area please see your local authority’s website.

Appeals

This is the Oxfordshire admissions appeals timetable for this year: Appealing School Places in Oxfordshire. If you are resident in another local authority please contact them directly for information on appeals.

Late Applications

The National Offer Day for 2025 (when you are informed which school your child has been allocated) is Tuesday 16th April 2025.  Applications can still be made after this date but will not be considered by your local authority until May 2025.