NEW OPEN EVENT - 12 October 2026

New Beginnings at St Martins School

Following one of our most challenging years, St Martins School is preparing to welcome pupils, families and the wider community into a remarkable new chapter. Our school community has embodied our values of being Safe, Thoughtful and Motivated—supporting one another, embracing change and maintaining an unwavering commitment to learning.

As the rebuilding project nears completion, we are excited to unveil inspiring new learning environments that reflect our ambition for every child. More than a restoration of buildings, this is a celebration of resilience, hope and the incredible strength of a community that has come together to create something even stronger for the future.

Prospective families and community partners are warmly invited to see the changes for themselves at our Open Evening on 12 October at 6.00pm.

Use this QR code to view our virtual "open Event" if you cant make it on the 12th!

In-Year Admissions

Shropshire Council coordinate and allocate all requests for places at our school.

We welcome prospective parents to visit our school. We can then offer you a tour and a meeting with our headteacher Please contact reception@stm.318education.co.uk

If you wish to apply for a place at our school, please complete the online application form via this link – Synergy - Homepage (shropshire.gov.uk)

Your application will be processed by the School Admissions Team at Shropshire Council in accordance with our school’s oversubscription criteria. You will then be notified via letter of the outcome of your application.

Admissions into reception class and year 7- 2027

OFFER DAY FOR YEAR 7 - 1 MARCH 2027

OFFER DAY FOR RECEPTION - 16 APRIL 2027

As specified on Shropshire Council website appeals for secondary transfer into Year 7 and reception intake received by the closing date are normally held during May, June and July each year. Take a look at the appeals timetable for the September intake for more information on what happens when.

Appeals lodged after the published dates (late applications) will generally be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. Appeals in respect of in-year applications will be heard within 30 school days of receipt. If you decide to request an appeal after 27 June, it may not be possible to offer an appeal date before the end of the summer term. Appeals are not held in the school holidays.

Appellants (the person/s lodging an appeal) will receive notification of the date, time and venue of the appeals panel appointed to hear their appeal at least ten school days before the hearing. Appellants and the admission authority must provide the clerk to the appeals panel with any documents they wish to submit to the panel no later than six working days before the appeals hearing. The clerk to the panel will send to the panel, the appellants and the admission authority all the documentary evidence to be considered at the hearing at least five working days before the hearing.

After the appeal hearing you'll normally be notified of the panel’s decision in writing as soon as possible after the hearing, but not later than five school days unless there's good reason. Decisions of appeals panels are final and binding on both the admission authority and the school.

 Key dates for Year 7 joining in September 2027

• Applications to Shropshire Council by 31 October 2026
• Offer day is 1 March 2027
• St Martins School emails every parent on offer day to welcome them to the school and to explain the transition process

 Use the following link that will take you straight to Shropshire Council website to complete the on line form for starting  secondary school year 7...

https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/starting-or-transferring-school/transferring-to-secondary-school/

We have students who transfer here from a wide geographical area including Oswestry, Ellesmere, Chirk, Wrexham and ofcourse closer to home from villages nearby.

The move to a new school particularly the move to secondary can be a daunting one. St Martins School works closely with local primary schools to ensure that the Transition runs as smoothly as possible. Our transition process really does start as early as possible.

Schools have the opportunity to visit us on an number of our Primary days, giving students the opportunity to familiarise themselves with our staff, students and departments.

Over the course of the remainder of this academic year staff  will be visiting pupils at our local primary schools in Gobowen, Selattyn, Weston Rhyn  and further afield.

The following link will take you to the Shropshire Council guide to school admissions for 2027

http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/parents-guide-to-education/

If you are applying 'out of county' you will need to apply through your own county.

At the end of this page you can access a documents that takes you step by step how to apply to admissions on line. 

Starting primary school

https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/apply-to-start-or-transfer-school/starting-infant-or-primary-school/

For a place in our reception class for September 2027 please apply using the above link by 15 January 2027.

Place allocation day 16 April 2027 

School Travel

Free school transport is provided by the local authority/council ( Shropshire or Wrexham).

All children between 5 and 16 qualify for free school transport if they go to their nearest suitable school and live at least:

• 2 miles from the school if they’re under 8
• 3 miles from the school if they’re 8 or older

Families on low incomes

If you get the maximum Working Tax Credit or your children are entitled to free school meals, they’ll get free school transport if they’re:

• aged 8 to 11 and the school’s at least 2 miles away
• aged 11 to 16 and the school’s 2 to 6 miles away - as long as there aren’t 3 or more suitable schools nearer to home
• aged 11 to 16 and the school’s 2 to 15 miles away - if it’s their nearest school preferred on the grounds of religion or belief

Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Your child is entitled to free transport if they can’t walk to school because of their SEND or mobility problem. It doesn’t matter how far away they live.

There are a number of bus routes organised by Shropshire Council.   For free school transport queries parents may wish to visit the Shropshire Council website for information about how to apply at www.shropshire.gov.uk or alternatively contact the School Transport Team on 0345 6789006.

Alternatively parents can call the school reception.

For the public service routes, up to date information can be found on the Traveline Midlands website, www.travelinemidlands.co.uk