There are two standard points of entry into Waterhouses CE Primary Academy: Nursery and Reception. We also welcome pupils in any year group at various stages throughout the academic year. For further information about your child attending Waterhouses, please contact us to arrange a visit, a tour or even a taster day.
On April 1st 2017, Waterhouses converted to academy status and joined QEGSMAT. As a result, the Academy have now become responsible for determining the Admission Arrangements. However, we have arranged, via a service level agreement, for the local authority Staffordshire County Council to continue to administer our Reception admissions and allocate places on our behalf based on our Governing Body approved Admissions arrangements.
If you wish for your child to enter Waterhouses CE Primary Academy Reception for the academic year 2025/26 or 2026/27, please use the links below to read about our current school admissions policy and visit the Local Authority Admissions Page.
Staffordshire County Council Primary School Admissions Page
If you wish to appeal against the decision made for your child’s school place, please use the Staffordshire The School Appeals process
The school now administers the Nursery admissions. Please click the link below for a flyer about what we have to offer. For our main intake in September 2025 please complete the application form below and send it to the school office. A copy of the form may also be requested from the school office.
In-Year Admissions
The Schools Admissions Code has removed the requirement for Local Authorities to coordinate in-year admissions. Parents and Carers are able to apply directly to the school for in-year admission.
Application forms for admission to school
Please contact the school office for an application form -office@waterhouses.staffs.sch.uk / 01538 308356
www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions
Waterhouses CE Primary Academy’s Planned Admission Number (PAN) is 25 pupils
