Waddesdon Church of England School is a heavily oversubscribed school. There are waiting lists for every year group.

Waddesdon School is an academy, having previously been a voluntary aided Church of England school. This means that, unlike community schools, decisions about admission rest with the Governing Body which follows its published admission arrangements. Governors operate within the coordinated admission arrangements of the Local Authority (Buckinghamshire Council) for entry into Year 7.

Applications for Year 7 starting September 2027

Applications for Year 7 starting in September 2027 should be made directly to your local authority. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026.

Applicants who live within the catchment area for Waddesdon School must also complete the school’s supplemental form A (Catchment) and return this direct to the school with the required supporting evidence by 31 October.

Applicants seeking a place under church commitment criteria must  ask their minister to complete the school’s supplemental form B (Church Commitment) and ensure that this is returned direct to the school by 30 November. Receipt of these forms will be acknowledged by email: if you have not received an acknowledgement within two weeks of submission, please contact the school’s Admissions Officer (admissions@waddesdonschool.com).

Applications for other year groups

Applications for other year groups should be made using the in-year application form below which should be returned directly to the school.

Appeals for Year 7 commencing September 2027

Unsuccessful applicants wishing to appeal for a place in Year 7 should return the Appeals Form direct to the school by post, email or hand delivered by the deadline stated in the appeals timetable below (Monday 29 March 2027). Appeals will be heard during May 2027.