St John's School is a Church of England primary school with a distinctively Christian ethos. This underpins the values of the school and reflects its nature: to serve others with love. The school's purpose is to serve the community of Sparkhill by providing each child with the education they need to flourish and each family the support they need to thrive. St John's is a church school where every child is welcomed, valued and loved. It's a place where children can grow in, and reflect on their own faith- no matter what that may be- and learn to respect the beliefs, opinions and lifestyles of others. 

The simplest way to apply for a place at St John's CE Primary School is to call the office on 0121-675-1469 and make an appointment. The friendly office staff will then explain the process to you.

The three most common reasons for applying are for:

1. Your child starting Nursery in September of the academic year in which they turn 4.

2. Your child starting Reception in September of the academic year in which they turn 5.

3. In-year (starting any year group at any time during the school year because you are changing school)

The details of how to apply can be found in our Admissions form below.

If you are applying for a Reception place starting in September, you will need to fill in the Local Authority Form which is on-line, use this link to apply for 3 schools - https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions

If you are applying for a Nursery or in-year place (any year group), you will need to fill out the Admission form which is in Appendix 1 of the Admissions Policy.

For all applications, you might also need to fill out a Supplementary Information Form (Appendix 2 in the policy). This is only if if you are applying for a place and have siblings at the school, or are in regular attendance at a church.

If you come into school to collect an Admission Form or Supplementary Information Form, please bring with you, your child's original passport OR birth certificate and proof of your address; e.g council tax or utility bill.

If you are not the home owner, we require the home owners council tax bill, together with a letter listing the family names who live in the house, we also would like to see two other items of proof, e.g driving licence, child tax credit, bank statement, tenancy agreement, wage slip, child's doctors medical card.

If your child does not have a school place, we recommend you contact Birmingham City Council on telephone number 0121-303-1888 or visit https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/1426/application_for_a_change_of_school_in-year?  They will try to find a school place for your child/children. 

Reception new starter form to be completed by those starting in September 2024 - https://forms.office.com/e/FF9YyX3LuJ

Nursery new starter form, to be completed by those starting in September 2024; - 

https://forms.office.com/e/WyRAfXFFAe

Open days 

If you are interested in your child joining our Reception in September 2025, the following date is available for you to take a tour of the school and ask any questions you may have. Please phone the school on 0121 6751469 to book your place. If you can't make this date, phone and see if we can arrange something else to suit you. 

            Tuesday 10th December 2024: 9am or 2pm

National Primary Offer Day                         16 April 2025

Deadline for submitting appeals              02 June 2025 

Appeals received by 02 June 2025             will be heard in June and July 2025 (and by 21 July 2025)

Appeals received after 02 June 2025          will be heard by 21 July 2025 where practicable, or within 30 

(late appeals)                                                   school days of the appeal being lodged, whichever is later.

Please note that it may not be possible to hear late appeals before the start of the new school year in September 2025. Appeals are not heard during school holidays.