Shirley Community Primary & Preschool

Admissions to Shirley Community Primary School are managed entirely by the Local Authority, Cambridgeshire County Council (with the exception of Pre-School places - please see below). 

To request a place at our school, please contact the Admissions Team at Cambridgeshire County Council on 03450 451 370 or visit the Local Authority website below: 

Admissions Cambridgeshire 

If you would like to visit the school before making your application you are very welcome to do so.  Please contact the School Office to arrange a visit on 01223-712252 or office@shirley.cambs.sch.uk

If you wish to join the school at any time other than at the start of the school year, known as an In Year School Application, please consult the following section of the Local Authority website:

In Year School Application 

Pre-School

Shirley Pre-School is offered to children aged 3 (starting the term after their third birthday).  If you would like to apply for a place in our Pre-School please contact the school directly.  

We offer 15 or 30 hours of government funded pre-school provision. To find out if you are entitled to 30 hours free childcare, please click here. 

Pre-School Application Form

Copies of Cambridgeshire County Council's documents which set out the shared visions for Cambridgeshire schools - a great place to learn, teach, work and volunteer can be found below.

CCC Strategy for School Improvement

CCC Accelerating Achievement

Applications for Primary and Secondary School

Primary School applications - closing date 15th January 2024

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/children-and-families/schools-learning/apply-for-a-school-place/primary-reception-junior-or-middle-school 

Secondary School applications - closing date 31st October 2023

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/children-and-families/schools-learning/apply-for-a-school-place/secondary-school