SCHOOL
ADMISSIONS
If you would like your child to start at Chantry Community Primary School, please contact the school office on 01474 350011 or email admissions@chantryprimary.co.uk and the school office will be able to advise you as to the availability of spaces within the school. We will also be able to advise you on the application process. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to download the relevant admission forms above (In Year or Nursery) and return it to the school.
IN YEAR ADMISSIONS
Please download and complete the In Year Admission form (IYAF) below and return it to the school office with the originals of the following documents:
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Child’s birth certificate
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Child’s passport (if they have one)
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*Proof of address for parent and child
*Proof of address evidence should include:
For parent:
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Signed Tenancy Agreement or Exchange of Contracts with a completion date.
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Council Tax statement
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Utility bill (dated within last three months)
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Bank statement
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Benefit letter or statement
For child:
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Doctor/Hospital appointment letter in the child’s name
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Savings account or bank statement in the child’s name
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Child benefit statement
RECEPTION ADMISSION APPEALS 2025-2026
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If your child is due to start Primary school in September 2026, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Thursday, 16 April 2026). You needed to submit your appeal before Tuesday, 19th May 2026 for it to be considered by Friday, 17th July 2026. Any appeals received after this time will be heard within 40 school days from the deadline, or where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department for Education.
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For late applications, appeals should be heard within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging appeals where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department for Education.
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If you have any admission enquiries, please email: admissions@chantryprimary.co.uk
SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE
NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCE
Please download and complete the ‘Notification of Absence’ form, for any perceived absence and email return to:
absence@chantryprimary.co.uk
TERM DATES
2024-2025
Term 1:
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Autumn Break:
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Term 2:
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Trust Inset Day:
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Christmas Break:
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Term 3:
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Winter Break:
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Term 4:
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Easter Break:
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Term 5:
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May Day:
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Spring Break:
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Term 6:
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​Tuesday 3rd September 2024 -to-
Friday 18th October 2024
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Monday 21st October 2024 -to-
Friday 1st November 2024
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Monday 4th November 2024 -to-
Friday 20th December 2024
Friday 22nd November 2024
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Monday 23rd December 2024 -to-
Thursday 2nd January 2025
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Friday 3rd January 2025 -to-
Friday 14th February 2025
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Monday 17th February 2025 -to-
Friday 21st February 2025
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Monday 24th February 2025 -to-
Friday 4th April 2025
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Monday 7th April 2025 -to-
Monday 21st April 2025
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Tuesday 22nd April 2025 -to-
Friday 23rd May 2025
Monday 5th May 2025
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Monday 26th May 2025 -to-
Friday 30th May 2025
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Monday 2nd June 2025 -to-
Wednesday 23rd July 2025
TERM DATES 2025-2026
SCHOOL
DAY
FOUNDATION STAGE
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Gates Open
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Lunch
Day Ends
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8.35 am
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11.45 am - 12.45pm
3.10 pm
KEY STAGE 1
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Gates Open
Play Time
Lunch
Day Ends
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8.35 am
10.30 am - 10.45 am​
11.45 am - 12.45pm
3.10 pm
KEY STAGE 2
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Gates Open
Play Time
(Years 5-6)
(Years 3-4)
Lunch
(Years 3-5)
(Year 6)
Day Ends
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8.35am
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10.15am - 10.30am
10.30am - 10.45am
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11.45am - 12.45pm
12.15pm - 1.15pm
3.15 pm
ASSEMBLIES
Daily Assembly: Whole School / Key Stage / Class
9.00am - 9.20am
SCHOOL
MEALS
INDEPENDENT CATERING
As the school’s catering provider, Independent Catering provides a freshly made lunch in our school kitchens using locally grown produce from the UK. Complementing the 3 choices of main meal and vegetables your child can supplement their lunch with a freshly prepared salad from the salad bar and a choice of 4 desserts.
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Independent Catering has built a great reputation for delivering the best quality, freshly prepared, and seasonally influenced, truly locally sourced menus. Our hot meals are authentic and not from a jar or packet. Salads, bread, and desserts are produced each day using the very best fresh ingredients.
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Our commitment to using the best that the UK can offer lies at the very heart of our approach to great food all of which contributes to a social dining experience for the children
FOR YEAR 3, 4, 5 & 6 PUPILS
The cost of a 2 course lunch is only £2.58 including fresh bread and the 12-15 choice self serve salad bar.
We ensure healthy free school meals are universally available for those entitled to a free school lunch. The free lunch is equivalent to over £500, representing an amazing saving per child across the year.
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FPR YEAR R, 1 & 2 PUPILS
Lunch is free for all pupils.
SCHOOL
UNIFORM
Our school uniform is a mixture of red and grey. Most items can be bought from high street shops.
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The Chantry uniform is now available online from Mapac. Uniforms can be ordered and delivered to your home address or to the school. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on how to register:
Second hand uniform is always available. Please get in touch with the the school regarding this.
UNIFORM
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Grey skirt/pinafore dress or tailored shorts or trousers (not jogging bottoms)
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Red gingham checked or striped dress can be worn in the summer
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White shirt or blouse
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Red v neck cardigan/sweatshirt – with the Chantry logo or plain
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White/black/grey socks or grey/black/red tights
Please note skirts should be an appropriate length and of a style which allows your child to sit comfortably on the floor. Plain black leggings are only permitted to be worn underneath a skirt or dress in extremely cold weather or for religious reasons. A long sleeved plain white top is permitted to be worn under a shirt for the same reasons above.
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SCHOOL TIE
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Reception to Year 3: Elastic tie
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Year 4-6: Tie
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PE KIT
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Plain black shorts/ leggings or jogging bottoms
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T shirt in their house team colour
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Trainers
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Their red school cardigan or sweatshirt
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SWIMMING
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Girls should wear a one piece swimming costume and bring a towel.
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Boys are to wear shorts/trunks and bring a towel.
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All children are expected to change for PE lessons.
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It is acceptable for religious reasons to wear black leggings under shorts.
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FOOTWEAR
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All children are required to wear plain black shoes.
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For health and safety reasons platform soles, high heels and open toe sandals are not permitted.
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Plain black boots with a low heel can be worn in the winter or when the weather is poor.
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If boots are worn, children will have to change into plain black shoes or trainers in the building.
JEWELLERY, HAIRSTYLES, MAKE UP & NAIL VARNISH
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For health and safety reasons we do not allow jewellery in school.
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The exceptions to this rule are small studs in pierced ears and small objects of religious significance.
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All jewellery should be removed for PE lessons. - Parents will be informed of PE days.
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Taping over of earrings is not permitted.
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Teachers are not permitted to remove earrings.
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Students with long hair must ensure that this does not impede their vision or provide a health and safety risk.
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Hair should be tied back with hair bands that are either plain black, white or red. #
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Make up and nail varnish are not considered appropriate and students are not permitted to wear any products in school.
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NON-COMPLIANCE
Should children arrive in school in incorrect uniform, they will be referred to the Health and Welfare Officer and if the items are available from our stock, will be asked to change. - A telephone call home will be made to inform parents.
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