As a community school, we adhere to the Gloucestershire County Council Community and Voluntary controlled arrangements.
Please see the Gloucestershire County Council arrangements for Admissions at School Admissions - Gloucestershire County Council
You can view the current and upcoming policies on the GCC website:
Admission Policy 2026 - 2027:
Determined admission criteria and scheme for 2026 - Gloucestershire County Council
Admission Policy 2027 - 2028
Determined admission criteria and scheme for 2027 - Gloucestershire County Council
If you require a paper copy of any policy please contact the Gloucestershire In Year Team at inyearadmissions@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Our Published Admissions Number (PAN) is 45
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.
We recommend that parents and carers contact the school office on 01452 722363 before submitting an in-year application. We are always happy to answer any questions, discuss the availability of places and arrange a visit so that families can see the school and learn more about what we offer. An initial conversation or visit is not required but can be helpful when deciding whether Beech Green Primary School is the right setting for your child.
How to Apply
Parents and carers should complete the Gloucestershire County Council In-Year Application Form:
In Year Application Form
Completed forms should be emailed directly to the school email address:
admin@beechgreen.gloucs.sch.uk
The school will consider the application in accordance with Gloucestershire County Council's published admission arrangements and will normally provide a written decision 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 respond within the timeframe stated in your offer letter so that we can make the necessary arrangements for your child's admission.
If Your Application Is Unsuccessful
Beech Green Primary School is a community school and Gloucestershire County Council is the admission authority.
Applications are considered in accordance with Gloucestershire County Council's published admission arrangements. Where a place cannot be offered, parents and carers will receive a written decision explaining the reason for the refusal and information about their right to appeal.
Your Right to Appeal
If your child is refused a place, you have the legal right to appeal the decision to an Independent Appeal Panel.
The refusal letter will explain:
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your right to appeal,
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how to submit an appeal, and
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where to obtain further information about the appeals process.
Appeals are independent of both the school and Gloucestershire County Council. The panel will consider both your case and the admission authority's case before reaching a decision.
School Admissions Code
All admission authorities must comply with the statutory School Admissions Code (2021).
Reception Admissions Consultation
The Governing Body of Beech Green Primary School has launched a consultation on a proposal to reduce the school's Published Admission Number (PAN) for Reception.
Like many schools locally, Beech Green has seen a decline in pupil numbers in recent years. Following a review of current Reception numbers and future forecasts, governors have formally requested that the school's Reception PAN is reduced from 45 to 30.
If approved, this change would take effect for children starting Reception in September 2028.
It is important to note that this proposal only relates to new Reception admissions from September 2028 onwards. It will not affect children currently attending Beech Green, and existing year groups will continue through the school as normal.
The consultation is now open and we welcome feedback from parents, carers and the wider community.
Have Your Say
Further information about the proposal and details of how to respond to the consultation can be found here:
Consultation for schools reducing PAN | Have Your Say Gloucestershire
Thank you for taking the time to read about the proposal and, if you wish, share your views.