Nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37
Admissions
We are delighted you have taken an interest in our school!
This page provides useful information about how to apply for a place for your child.
If you would like to come and have a look around our school, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01935 872430
Applying for a Place at St Andrew’s CE Primary School – Reception Year (2026)
If your child is due to start Reception year in September 2026, please complete an application via the following link: Starting School for the First Time.
The deadline for applications for Reception year in September 2026 is 15 January 2026.
Applying for a Place at St Andrew’s CE Primary School – In Year Transfers
If your child has already started school and you would like them to join us at St Andrew’s CE Primary School, you can apply for an In Year School Transfer at any time, via the following link: Applying for an In Year School Transfer
Need Help?
If you need help with a school application please contact our school office on 01935 872430 or office@yetminster.dorset.sch.uk
School Admission policy
The admission policy follows that laid down by the Sherborne Area Schools Trust (SAST). Our admissions (and selection) are conducted through our local authority based at Dorset County Council.
The children start at the beginning of the school year in which they are five. All children can start school full time, but parents can request part time arrangements for any period until the child reaches compulsory school age.
The school admission limit is 30 children per academic year and providing the year group is not oversubscribed then places can be offered to children living outside the catchment area.
To read the Sherborne Area Schools Trust (SAST) admissions policy click here.
SAST-Schools-Admissions-Policy-2025-2026
SAST-Schools-Admissions-Policy-2026-2027
Parents should apply for school places through the Dorset Local Authority and this can be completed on-line or paper forms can be requested by telephone.
All contact details and admissions criteria can be obtained using the link below. You are also welcome to contact our office for any support or information.
http://www.dorsetforyou.com/school-admissions/apply-for-a-school-place
To appeal an admission decision please see the link below
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/appeal-a-school-admission-decision-1
Consultation: SAST Admissions Policy 2027-28
Consultation runs from 12th November 2025 to 31st December 2025.
Dear Parents, Carers and Stakeholders,
Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) is the admissions authority for all schools within the Trust. Under section 1.42 of the Schools Admission Code 2014, SAST schools are obliged to consult with parents, carers and other stakeholders about the content of its Admissions Policy, irrespective of the policy being changed, at least every seven years. This consultation must be for a minimum period of 6 weeks and should take place between 1 October and 31 January.
The proposed Admissions Policy for 2027-28 can be found below:
Draft SAST Schools Admissions Policy 2027-2028 v2
You are invited to review this updated 2027-28 policy and provide any comments directly to the Trust by email or by post to the following address by 31st December 2025:
FAO Admissions Consultation
Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST)
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER
office@sast.org.uk
Thank you for taking part in this consultation.