Applications
All applications to attend Cranborne Middle School should be made via School Admissions at Dorset
Council.
Council.
Please visit the School Admissions pages on the Dorset Council website where details about applying for a school place, policies, catchment areas and contact details can be found:
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/education-and-training/schools-and-learning/policies/school-admissions-policies/school-admissions-policies.aspx
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/education-and-training/schools-and-learning/policies/school-admissions-policies/school-admissions-policies.aspx
Telephone queries can be made on 01305 221060.
A parents' guide to admissions
If you would like more information regarding applying for a place at our school, please follow the following link for ways to apply and for more information regarding transfers and starting at the school.
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/education-and-training/schools-and-learning/apply-for-a-school-place/starting-junior-or-middle-school.aspx
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/education-and-training/schools-and-learning/apply-for-a-school-place/starting-junior-or-middle-school.aspx
If you prefer, you can print the form, complete it by hand and send it by post to the Admissions Team at Dorset Council.
Are we in catchment?
School Catchment/Local Services
If you are moving into the area, and wish to know whether a particular address falls into the catchment area of our school, follow the link below and enter your postcode. The schools serving your postcode will be listed – as well as details of all local services serving the address.
https://mapping.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/mylocal/
If you are moving into the area, and wish to know whether a particular address falls into the catchment area of our school, follow the link below and enter your postcode. The schools serving your postcode will be listed – as well as details of all local services serving the address.
https://mapping.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/mylocal/
Appeals process
Should the total number of applications for a year group exceed the Pupil Admission Number (PAN), and your application is rejected, you can make an appeal to an Appeals Panel.
Visit the link below for further details:
