Admissions Welcome

Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we are here to help – every step of the way.

 
 

General admission enquires

Enquiries can be made via the enquiry form on this website, by telephoning the School admissions team on 01780 767254, or by emailing admissions@wildslodgeschool.co.uk.

It is important to stress that we do not hold a waiting list as it is in the best interests of the learners to seek alternative placement. Should you be exploring placement in the future you are of course welcome to contact us to see whether we have any KS4 & KS5 referrals.

Please see our Virtual Tour for an online tour around the school. Should you wish to come to school in person, we encourage parents/carers to attend an open afternoon. Should you have any accessibility requirements please do contact us. Please look at the list of open afternoon dates and use the online booking system to book on.

 

Applications & criteria for admission:

If you have reached the decision that you would like to apply for a place at Wilds Lodge School please contact the local authority and request them to share the relevant paperwork to admissions@wildslodgeschool.co.uk. Please note the following eligibility criteria (and refer to the admissions policy for full details).

  • Wilds Lodge School having space in an appropriate class/peer group.

  • The pupil must have a proposed draft, or final Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

  • Details of the pupils’ Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs are outlined in their EHCP.

  • The pupil, academically, is ideally working towards their expected levels and showing readiness to learn. However Wilds Lodge School recognises that some pupils are not always ready to learn, and our priority is to nurture and encourage in order to improve their readiness.

  • That all those with parental responsibility are in support of the placement and in agreement with the strategies and ethos of the school. Continued support of those with parental responsibility and partnership with Wilds Lodge School is essential for the success and viability of any placement.

  • That the pupil is local authority funded. If you would like to be considered for a private fee paying placement, Wilds lodge operates a Payment In Advance Scheme. Should you wish to participate in this Payment In Advance Scheme you should contact our admissions team.

  • The student lives within a reasonable distance of the school. Government guidance states that the travel distance from home to school as a general rule should not exceed 45 minutes for primary and 75 minutes for secondary students. Wilds Lodge School appreciates that due to the limited nature of SEN provision that longer journey times may be unavoidable, and so will not necessarily preclude a referral. Also, journey times may be longer for boarding placements, as travel will only be at the start and end of each school week.

After an application has been made through the local authority, Wilds Lodge School will contact you to discuss the next steps or give an outcome if the application cannot be taken forward at this time.

 

Meet the Admissions Team:

We have a team of friendly, dedicated staff ready to help you through each step of the process from initial enquiry through to placement and transition to Wilds Lodge School. So why not give us a call and see how we can help your young person today!

Alex Hazell - Admissions Manager

Mary Rennie - Head of Stakeholder Relations (School)

Paul Clair - Head of Education

Mel Bevu - Referrals Assistant

Elsie Stafford - Transitions Coordinator

Should a formal request for placement be made, learners' papers will be reviewed to ensure criteria is met and we will arrange for a day or boarding assessment to be undertaken, if appropriate, and produce an assessment report detailing the placement offer and fees, if appropriate.

Once a placement has been agreed by the local authority, we will develop and implement a comprehensive transition plan working closely with class staff and parent/carers to ensure a successful transition to the school.

Why not see what Wilds Lodge has to offer for yourself by viewing our virtual tour.

For further information about any part of our admissions process please see our admissions policy or contact a member of the admissions team.