Admissions
Thinking of joining us?
We hold Open Days and welcome visits from parents and children who are considering applying for a place here, as this is a great opportunity for you to see what we have to offer. Appointments can be easily arranged by calling the school office on 01460 220534 or emailing the school chardstockoffice@acornacademy.org.
How to apply
Our Reception children start with us in September each academic year. As a parent, you can apply for a place for your child through your Local Authority.
Applications for residents of Devon are made between 15 November and 15 January for primary schools at:
Online application for a school place
If your child lives in another LA, including Cornwall, Dorset, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay you should apply through that council. The closing dates are the same nationally.
For questions about your child joining the school or just about the admissions process in general, please don’t hesitate to contact the school direct or contact Devon School Admissions Service on 0345 155 1019 or by email to admissions@devon.gov.uk Devon publishes guides to the admissions process: the Step by Step Guide and the In-Year Guide at http://devon.cc/prospectus
In Year Admissions
If you are planning to move your child during the year then all applications must be made in line with Devon LA's In Year co-ordinated Admissions Scheme. Further information and application forms are available from the school or the Local Authority admissions team (0845 1551019). We welcome visits from prospective parents. Please contact the school office on 01460 220534 to arrange a convenient time.
Entry to Secondary School
Children from St Andrew’s transfer to The Axe Valley Community College, Axminster and Holyrood Academy, Chard, although some children transfer to Colyton Grammar School or The Woodroffe School. We have close links with these local secondary schools and a full transition programme is planned to make this transition a smooth process.
Admission Appeals
Link to Devon County Council Admissions Appeals Timetable
The Local Authority
We take part in the co-ordinated admissions schemes of Devon County Council. Devon County Council publishes information about admissions and their own policies to support the admissions application and appeals process. The links are at:
Devon County Council Admissions
Applications to Devon can be made online at: www.devon.gov.uk/admissionsonlineor or by using the forms available at: http://devon.cc/applicationforms
Admissions Policies
You can find our admissions policies below and through the county council website. We review the school policy annually and may make changes if we feel this would be in the best interests of the school and our community. Each academic year has its own policy document, with details about how to apply for a place in school from the start of Reception through to Year 6.
Devon County Council Admission Arrangements & Admissions Policies
School admissions policy 2024-25
See our determined policy below. If you have any comments regarding the policy, you can contact us at the school or schoolsadmissionpolicy-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
St Andrew's Admissions Policy 2024 -25
School admissions policy 2025-26
See our determined policy below. If you have any comments regarding the policy, you can contact us at the school or schoolsadmissionpolicy-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
St Andrew's Admissions Policy 2025-26
School admissions policy 2026-27
See our determined policy below. If you have any comments regarding the policy, you can contact us at the school or schoolsadmissionpolicy-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
St Andrew's Admissions Policy 2026 - 27