Admissions
In‑Year Admissions
If you wish to apply for a place during the school year, this is known as an In‑Year Admission. Although GCC is the admission authority, in‑year applications must be made directly to the school.
How to Apply
Parents and carers should complete the Gloucestershire County Council In‑Year Application Form:
Apply for an In‑Year School Place:
Completed forms should be emailed directly to the school: admin@templeguiting.gloucs.sch.uk
We aim to respond to all In‑Year applications within 10 school days.
If You Are Offered a Place
If your application is successful, you will receive a written offer from the school. The letter will include:
- confirmation of the place offered, - the date by which you must accept or decline the offer,
- any next steps required (such as completing admission forms or arranging a start date).
Please ensure you respond within the stated timeframe so that the place can be secured. If we do not hear from you, the offer may be withdrawn in line with the School Admissions Code.
If Your Application Is Unsuccessful
If we are unable to offer a place, you will receive a written refusal explaining the reason(s) why.
Your Right to Appeal
If your child is refused a place, you have the legal right to appeal the decision to an Independent Appeals Panel.
For Community Schools, Gloucestershire County Council manages the appeals process.
The school will:
- notify you of the refusal,
- provide information on how to lodge an appeal.
GCC will:
- arrange the Independent Appeals Panel,
- provide the timetable and process for hearings.
Appeals are completely independent of the school and the Governing Body.
School Admissions Code
All admission authorities must comply with the statutory School Admissions Code (2021).
School Admissions Code – GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-admissions-code
Admission to Reception at Primary School/Year 3 Junior School & Lower to Middle school places for September 2026
Gloucestershire County Council publishes the admission arrangements for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools.
You can view the current and upcoming policies below:
Key Dates:
| From November 2025 |
Letters sent out to Gloucestershire residents making them aware the application window is open. You do not need the letter to make the application |
| From 3 November 2025 to Midnight 15 January 2026 | Application Window. Closing date for school applications is Midnight on 15 January 2026 |
| 16 April 2026 | Allocation Day |
| 23 April 2026 |
Closing date to return reply form accepting the School/Academy place or requesting to be put on waiting list/s |
| After 14 May 2026 | Outcome of Waiting List Requests |
| Midnight 26 May 2026 | Closing date for return of reply forms |
| Late June 2026 to July 2026 | Appeals |
User guide for online application