If your child wishes to be considered for a place in any of our SAST schools please apply through your relevant County website (where you reside)
Dorset:
Apply online: Dorset Admissions
Further information is available via Dorset County Council on 01305 221060.
Somerset:
Apply online: Somerset Admissions
Contact Somerset County Council via schooladmissions@somerset.gov.uk
Wiltshire:
Apply online: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/schools-learning-admissions-applying
Contact Wiltshire County Council via admissions@wiltshire.gov.uk
If you have any further questions please contact the school directly – contact details for our schools can be found on Our Schools page.
School Year 2025-26
SAST Schools Admissions Policy 2025-2026School Year 2026-27
SAST Schools Admissions Policy 2026-2027School Year 2027-28
SAST Schools Admissions Policy 2027-2028
Applying this year:
Closing date for secondary applications 31 October 2025
Outcome date for secondary applications 2 March 2026
Closing date for primary applications 15 January 2026
Outcome date for primary applications 16 April 2026
Dorset County Council Fair Access Policy 2021 Somerset Fair Access Policy 2021
Appeals
If you have been unsuccessful in an application for a place at one of our schools you can appeal against the decision.
Please click the following link relevant to your Local Authority
Dorset Council Website – School Admissions Appeals and Timetable
Somerset Council Website – School Admissions Appeals and Timetable
Wiltshire Council Website – School Admissions Appeals and Timetable