Admissions
Somerset County Council is the admission authority for all community and voluntary controlled schools in Somerset, including mid-year. This means that the council sets the over subscription criteria and makes the decisions as to which pupils are admitted to these schools.
You can visit their website to contact the local authority to find out about your admission and appeal arrangements:
Primary School Admissions - Important Dates
Somerset LA admission arrangements
If you need help making your application or wish to visit us, please contact the school office.
Consultation on Admission Arrangements for 2026/27
In accordance with the requirements of the 2021 School Admissions Code, the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (The Admission Authority) is consulting on proposals to alter the Admission Arrangements for Norton Sub Hamdon and West Chinnock Church Schools for 2026/27.
It is intended that the revised Admission Arrangements will be introduced with effect from 1st September 2026.
You may view the proposed School Admission Arrangements along with the launch notice (which details the changes proposed, and how you can comment) here - School Admission Arrangements
The consultation will open on 2nd December 2024 and will close on 20th January 2025.