Admissions

At Great Kimble C of E School, our motto Big Hearts, Bold Futures is at the heart of everything we do. We provide an inclusive, supportive and nurturing environment rooted in Christian values, where every child is encouraged to grow in kindness, confidence and courage. We inspire our pupils to flourish academically and personally, equipping them with the skills for life and a lifelong love of learning.

We warmly welcome applications from families who share our values and are seeking a school where children are known, supported and inspired to thrive. We would be delighted to welcome you to our community and begin the journey towards a bold and bright future together.

The governors have made every effort to ensure that these arrangements comply with the School Admissions Code 2014 and all relevant legislation, including that on infant class sizes and equal opportunities.

Although Great Kimble C of E School is an academy within the Great Learners Trust, who are the admissions authority, the Trust chooses to participate in the Buckinghamshire co-ordinated admissions scheme. Parents should apply for a school place to the Admissions and Transport Team at Buckinghamshire Council, County Hall, Aylesbury:

School Admissions

Please follow the link below for the appeals timetable: 

Appeals Timetable Link

Details of the LA arrangements are in the Buckinghamshire Guide for Parents booklet, available online.  The Guide explains how parents can express a preference for a school and give reasons for that preference. Decisions on which children are to be offered a place will be made according to the admissions criteria as set out in this policy.

Information about appeals is published by Buckinghamshire Council each year by 28th February on the above link. Their site also details the oversubscription criteria.

The Pupil Admission Number at Great Kimble Church of England School is 15. 

Our classes are:

• Earth Class (Reception) - 15
• Air Class (KS1) - 15 in Year 1 and 15 in Year 2
• Water Class (LKS2) - 15 in Year 3 and 15 in Year 4
• Fire Class (UKS2) - 15 in Year 5 and 15 in Year 6.

Great Kimble C of E School Catchment Area

The catchment area of the school is Great and Little Kimble, Kimblewick, Marsh, North Lee, parts of Butler’s Cross, and Ellesborough. We also currently have a number of pupils from out of catchment.

To check you are within catchment, please use the following link: Find my child a school place

All Other Admissions and In Year Admissions

Admission to the school during the school year depends on whether or not there are places available.

All applications must be made via Buckinghamshire Council Admissions and Transport Team. If there is a vacancy, and there is no child on the relevant waiting list with a higher priority (according to the over-subscription criteria) a place will be offered.

Apply for an in-year transfer to Great Kimble School

Bucks Admissions & Transport contact details and web page 

The Admissions & Transport team advise parents wishing to contact them in the first instance, to use their "Contact Us" form. This provides the team with all the information that they require to enable them to answer parents' enquiries promptly.  

Admissions and Transport 'Contact Us' form

Other useful links:

Any queries or comments please contact the office email:

office@gkglt.co.uk