September Reception Admissions

As parents or carers, choosing a school for your child can be challenging. Most of us have been through the process ourselves so we understand. We’d like to help you and we'd love to meet you. We'd be delighted to walk you around the school, answer any questions and help through any questions around the admissions process if needed.

We are a well-established school. We work to prepare our children for secondary school of which there are many to choose from locally. We are well placed to support families with these choices as we work with and have established relationships with all secondary schools in the county and have been continually developing this for many years.

Our children are well supported, are challenged and inspired by our excellent staff, who aim to provide an extraordinary education that brings out the best in all of our young people, regardless of their ability or background. By being a part of Extend Learning Academies Network we work very closely together with our other schools across the area. Because of this we have access to large sports, cultural and arts events. Working together, our teachers are able to consistently broaden their skills in foundation subjects such as art, music and sports/PE.

Prospective parents are always welcome to visit the school to meet with the Headteacher, Mrs Heidi Hudd, and see the school in action. Please telephone us on 01934 629145 to make an appointment.

The school’s admission arrangements allow for entry of disabled pupils whose needs can be satisfactorily met within a main school setting. Access points for children with wheelchairs are in place in many areas of the school. In addition, there is a purpose built disabled toilet.

Children Starting School September 2026

Parents of preschoolers might find it hard to believe that their little ones will be starting school next year!

If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 they will be due to start Reception year in September 2026.

It’s really important to apply by the relevant closing date or you may not be considered in the first round of applications. We can’t reserve a place for those who apply late, so you’ll be less likely to get your preferred school. You can name up to three preferences and they can be schools both within and outside North Somerset.

The application window for Reception 2026 opened on Friday 12 September 2025. You can apply online or on a paper application form. All applications are processed by North Somerset Council School Admissions.

To apply online, go to: https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/schools-learning/school-admissions/apply-school-place/applying-school-placeFor a paper application, download the form below or contact the school office if you need assistance with obtaining an application form. Applications should be sent to North Somerset Council School Admissions Team, in person, by post or electronically.

Email: admissions@n-somerset.gov.uk

or post: School Admissions Team, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ

The deadline for the submission of applications to North Somerset School Admissions is 11:59pm Thursday 15 January 2026.

If your child attends our preschool and is in receipt of early years pupil premium or service premium, our admission arrangements have a supplementary information form (SIF) to be completed and submitted with your application for school (this includes online and paper applications). The SIF form should be completed and sent directly to the school.

Windwhistle Primary School Supplementary Information Form 2026-27.docx

Further information can be found in the Starting Schools booklet, or you can contact School Admissions by emailing admissions@n-somerset.gov.uk or by telephoning 01275 884 078.

Contact Details

School Admissions Team, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ.

Contact Number 01275 884078

Email admissions@n-somerset.gov.uk