Applying for a secondary school place
Application Timetable
The Wiltshire County Council website: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/schools-learning-admissions-online has details of the timetable for applying for a secondary school place. Malmesbury School has an approved intake number of 270 for entry into Year 7 in September 2024.
Applying Online
Please follow this link to apply online at Wiltshire Council.
If you do not apply online you will need to complete a paper application form which is available from Customer Services on 01225 713010, alternatively you can download a copy of the form https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/schools-learning-forms-guides-policies . The outcome of the application will be posted out second class on national offer day.
Important Dates
31 October 2026 is the deadline for applications for 2027 entry.
1 March 2027 is national offer day where school allocations for 2027 entry are released by County.
In Year Admissions
Parents wishing to apply for a place in Years 8-11 are invited to contact admissions by email at mailin@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk. Further information and how to apply can also be found on the Wiltshire County Council Schools Website Forms, guides and policy documents – Wiltshire Council
Visits to the school
‘Show rounds’ are currently running between 09.30 until 10.15 Monday to Thursday inclusive with Sarah Edwards, our Admissions Officer. No show rounds are available on a Friday. They are a fantastic opportunity to get an informal tour of the school’s facilities and a chance to ask any questions. We encourage parents/carers and their child/ren to attend. A place can be booked via reception at mailin@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk.
Transport
Wiltshire Council Passenger Transport arrange for free or assisted transport for school children who live within catchment. You will need to apply for transport for your child.
The Education Transport Team are available on 0300 456 0100. Alternatively, you can email educationtransport@wiltshire.gov.uk
The school complies with its duties under the Equality Act 2010 in relation to student admissions, ensuring that no applicant is unlawfully discriminated against, harassed or victimised on the basis of any protected characteristic and that admissions arrangements are fair, transparent and applied consistently.