Admissions
We are delighted that you are considering Hanwell Fields Community School for your child. We understand what a big decision it is to choose the right school for your child, so encourage all parents to come and see us in action. To book a visit please call us on 01295 709583 or email admin@hanwellfields.org.
All admissions to Hanwell Fields Community School are processed by Oxfordshire County Council. To apply for a place, you will need to complete the online application form.
For more information please contact Mollie Woodley, mollie.woodley@hanwellfields.org. Full details and advice on academy admissions can be found here and through the admissions policy detailed below.
To view a copy of the Nursery Admission Policy click here and for Reception to Year One click here
In Year Applications
We accept admissions in year into any year group. To apply for a place, please head over to the County Council Admissions webpage, for in year transfers: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/schools/apply-school-place/year-transfers. The County Council Admissions Team will then contact our school if you are offered and accept a place.
Appeals
Parents/carers whose application for a place is unsuccessful, have the right to appeal the decision. This must be expressed in accordance with the Schools Admissions Criteria. Should you wish to appeal please head over to the County Council Admission website here: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2019-03/admissionappealsguide.pdf for all relevant information.
Appeals Timetable
To find out more information on how to apply, please contact Mollie Woodley, Communications Coordinator on 01295 709583 or email admin@hanwellfields.org
Moving from Caterpillars (Nursery) to Butterflies (Reception)
Despite previously applying for a Nursery place at Hanwell Fields, you will need to re-apply for a Reception school place. This will need to be applied through Oxfordshire County Council Admissions and not via the school direct. The easiest way for you to apply for your child’s school place is using the Oxfordshire County Council’s online system. You can access information regarding Primary School Applications here
As part of the process you will be required to list three schools in order of preference. It is strongly advised that you use all three options despite wanting a place in just one setting. Oxfordshire County Council suggest ensuring that at least one of your options is your catchment school. To find out where this is (or to make sure we are your catchment school), please enter your postcode on the above website.
Remember- DON’T BE LATE! A late application means you are less likely to get a place with us. If you need support with the application process, please approach a member of the Nursery team and we will arrange some time to help you.
Moving on to Secondary School
To apply online for secondary school, please visit the Oxfordshire website here.Please note, applications are now open for your child to start Secondary School in September 2025. Applications close on 31st October 2024. National offer day is on: 3rd March 2025. It is advised that you attend open days and look into secondary school websites, so that you can get a better understanding of the school. We will communicate open day events with you, in due course.
For more information about Secondary Transition, please visit our Parents Page.