Admissions
Joining Saughall All Saints C of E Primary School
We are delighted that you are considering Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School for your child. Choosing a school is an important decision for every family, and we want to make the admissions process as straightforward and supportive as possible.
At Saughall All Saints, we are proud to be part of our local village community. Our vision, “Love, Learn and Grow Together,” underpins everything we do. We aim to provide a caring, inclusive and nurturing environment in which every child feels safe, valued and ready to flourish.
We welcome enquiries from families who would like to find out more about our school, our Christian values, our approach to learning and the opportunities we offer our children.
Applying for a Reception Place
Cheshire West and Chester Council coordinates Reception admissions for children starting primary school in the borough. Parents and carers should apply through the Council's official admissions website.
Applications for children starting Reception in September should be submitted by the published deadline. Applying on time is important, as late applications are normally considered after applications received by the closing date.
Please visit the Council's website for guidance, important dates and the online application form:
Reception admissions – Cheshire West and Chester Council
The Council's website provides information about:
How to apply for a Reception place online.
The application timetable and closing dates.
How to express your school preferences.
How school places are allocated when a school receives more applications than places available.
When and how you will receive the outcome of your application.
Waiting lists, appeals and what to do if you are not offered your preferred school.
Parents and carers are encouraged to read the relevant admissions guidance carefully before submitting an application.
Visiting Our School
We strongly encourage prospective parents and carers to visit Saughall All Saints before making their application. A visit provides an opportunity to see our school in action, experience our learning environment and learn more about the care, support and opportunities available to our children.
We would be pleased to talk to you about our curriculum, Christian vision, school community and how we support children to develop academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Please contact the school office to enquire about arranging a visit.
Moving to Saughall All Saints During the School Year
If you are moving into the area or would like your child to join Saughall All Saints after the normal Reception admissions process, you will need to make an in-year application.
Information about in-year transfers, available places and the application process can be found on the Council's website:
School admissions – Cheshire West and Chester Council
Please contact the school office if you would like to discuss your child's circumstances or need help understanding the next steps.
What if I Need Help?
We understand that applying for a school place can sometimes feel complicated, particularly if you are new to the area or are unfamiliar with the admissions process.
If you have any questions, need help finding the correct information or would like to arrange a visit, please contact us. We will be happy to offer guidance and direct you to the appropriate admissions information.
Saughall All Saints C of E Primary School
Church Road, Saughall, Chester, CH1 6EP
Telephone: 01244 455466
Email: admin@saughallallsaints.cheshire.sch.uk