The application process for transferring from Infant to Junior school is managed by Wokingham Borough Council. To apply for a place in Year 3, for September 2026, all applications should be made to the Local Authority in which you reside. Further information is available via https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/starting-junior-school-age-7
Willow Bank Junior School are following the Wokingham admissions arrangements for the following academic years;
2025-26
2026-27
To view their admissions criteria please visit their website, as above.
For 2027-28 admissions arrangements, our policy can be found below.
Joining Willow Bank Junior School - in-year admissions
To apply for a place outside of the normal Year 3 admissions process, an application should be made directly to Willow Bank Junior School. Applications can only be submitted up to half a term before the place is required as per the following table;
When you want your child to start | Earliest you can apply |
Start of the academic year to October half-term | From May half-term |
After the October half-term to winter break | From the start of the academic year in September |
After winter break to February half-term | From October half-term |
After February half-term to spring break | From January |
From spring break to May half-term | From February half-term |
From May half-term to end of academic year | From Easter break |
Please complete an application form and email it along with the relevant documentation detailed within the form to: admissions@willowbank-jun.wokingham.sch.uk
For specific information and queries regarding your child’s admission or application, please contact: admissions@willowbank-jun.wokingham.sch.uk
Designated Area
To check the designated (or catchment) area in which you reside, please visit the Wokingham Borough Council website here:
Please note - admissions are not processed over the school holiday periods and the inbox will next be checked when the school re-opens. We will respond to all admission enquiries within 15 school days (term time)