Admissions


Admissions Policy

Cheselbourne Village School Catchment Area is Cheselbourne, Hilton, Melcombe Bingham and Ansty and the surrounding villages. However, parents can opt to bring their child to our school regardless of where they live providing there is a place available. Children in our catchment area who live more than three miles from the school will be offered free school transport. Some of our children are from families living outside the immediate catchment area but wish for their children to attend Cheselbourne.

All enquiries concerning admissions to our school should be made in the first instance to the school office (01258 837306 or office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk) please and then must be made via:

‘Apply for a school place’ – please click for all information regarding Dorset school admissions

Dorset Admissions for 2023-24

In Year Applications
All in year applications should be made through Dorset Admissions.
We encourage you to contact the school if you are interested in viewing the school. We will then arrange for the Headteacher to show you around the school and answer any questions that you may have. We can also give you any relevant documentation.
Appeals
The Local Authority will act on behalf of the school for all appeals regarding admissions.
For more information, including an online appeals form and an appeals timetables of dates, please see Dorset School Admission Appeals page on Dorset Council’s website.
School Catchment Area
You can find an interactive map of the school catchment area through Dorset Council’s website: