St James and St John CofE Primary School
Admissions
We’re delighted that you’re considering joining our wonderful school community at St James and St John Church of England Primary School in Akeley and Chackmore! We understand that the admissions process can sometimes feel a little bit daunting and overwhelming, but we’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re committed to making this process a smooth, easy and happy one.
If you are considering a place at St James and St John, regardless of your child's current Year Group, we warmly welcome school tours so you can see us in action and view everything we have to offer. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to book a time that is suitable for you!
Starting School in September 2027!
Your child’s first school adventure starts here
Starting school is a big milestone for children and their families. We want every child to begin their school journey feeling happy, confident, excited and ready to learn!
At St James and St John, we offer a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to be the very best they can be.
We would love to welcome you and your child to our school and show you what makes our school such a special place to learn and florish.
Come and see us
Choosing a school is a big decision, and we believe the best way to get a feel for our school is to come and experience it for yourself.
Join us for one of our Starting School 2027 tours, where you will have the opportunity to:
- Meet our Headteacher and members of our team
- See our classrooms and learning spaces in action
- Find out what life is like in Reception
- Hear about how we support children as they settle into school
- Ask any questions you may have about starting school
- And much more!
You can book your spot in via this link:
www.ticketsource.com/stjamesandstjohn
How to make your application?
When you have never done it before, making an application for your child to start school can feel confusing and overwhelming. We are here to make that process smooth, easy and positive for you.
Applications are made through Buckinghamshire Council, rathar then directly through the school, and information on how to do this can be found following this link:
Applications open on 4th November 2026 and close on 15th January 2027.
If you have any questions or problems making your application, please do email or phone us and our team will be more than happy to help you.
Admission Policy
Our admission policy is determined by Buckinghamshire Council. You can find all the information regarding admissions and appeal arrangements via Buckinghamshire Council here.
You can read our admission policy here:
In-Year Transfers
We understand circumstances can change and sometimes parents need to move their children mid-year. We very much welcome in-year transfers and encourage you to book a tour of our school!
You'll need to make an ‘in-year application’ via Buckinghamshire Council if you want your child to move schools during the school year.
This includes:
- changing schools if your child already attends a Buckinghamshire school
- moving to Buckinghamshire from another county or from abroad
- moving to Buckinghamshire and wanting your child to be considered for a grammar school
To find out more information, please visit Buckinghamshire Council's website:
As the local authority manages our admissions process, you can apply here:
While this application does need to be made by you, we will do everything we can to help you through this process if needed.
Our Admission Numbers
We have one class per year, and we are very fortunate to offer the following admission numbers:
Foundation Stage
24
Year 1
24
Year 2
24
Year 3
28
Year 4
28
Year 5
28
Year 6
28
As you will see from our admission numbers, we do have an intake into Year 3 from local infant schools.
We accept children outside catchment area, and we are
excited to have available spaces across EYFS and KS1!