John Rankin Schools are part of Maiden Erlegh Trust, and the Trust is the Admissions Authority.

Nursery Admissions

If you wish to apply for a place at our nursery please fill in the Application Form which can be found using this LINK and return it to the school.  More information about nursery admissions can be found on our website HERE.

Application for a place in Reception

Parents residing in West Berkshire should apply to West Berkshire Council. Parents residing in any other local authority should apply through their home local authority, who will forward the application to West Berkshire Council.

To apply, you will need to contact the West Berkshire Admissions Team on 01635 519771 or by email at admissions@westberks.gov.uk. Information about the process and a link to apply online can be found HERE.

Please note that there is no automatic transfer from Nursery to Reception. The process is coordinated by the Local Authority to a national timetable. However, the probability of a place is very high.

Further details relating to school admissions can be found on the West Berkshire Council website using this LINK.

Application for a place at John Rankin Junior School (Year 3)

Parents residing in West Berkshire should apply to West Berkshire Council. Parents residing in any other local authority should apply through their home local authority, who will forward the application to West Berkshire Council.

To apply, you will need to contact the West Berkshire Admissions Team on 01635 519771 or by email at admissions@westberks.gov.uk. Information about the process and a link to apply online can be found HERE.

Please note that there is no automatic transfer from Year 2 to Year 3. The process is coordinated by the Local Authority to a national timetable. However, the probability of a place is very high.

Further details relating to school admissions can be found on the West Berkshire Council website using this LINK

In-year Transfers

If you have recently moved into the area and are looking for a school place outside of the normal admissions round, please contact  West Berkshire Admissions Team on 01635 519771 or by email at admissions@westberks.gov.uk. Information about the process and a link to apply online can be found HERE.