School Admissions

St Marie's is an OFSTED rated 'Good' two form entry school, located within Rugby. We are based on over two sites a short walk apart; Nursery, EYFS and Key Stage One based on our Dunchurch Road site and Key Stage Two based on our Merttens Drive Site. Despite being over two buildings, we are very much one school and work collaboratively both in worship and across the curriculum as often as possible. We are very proud to be part of the Our Lady Of The Magnificat Multi-Academy, which provides our children and staff opportunities to form close partnerships with local schools within the area.  

Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi-Academy is the admission authority for all the schools within the Multi-Academy and is responsible for determining the admissions policy. Prospective families need to apply directly to the school. All decisions relating to admission applications will be taken by the Governing Body of the School applied for. As a Multi-Academy we welcome applications from all parents and carers, regardless of faith or background, who would like their children to be educated in a Catholic environment.

To apply for a school place, please download an In-Year Admissions Application Form and return to the school office at office@sma.magnificat.org.uk

reception admissions for september 2025

All applications for the normal point of entry (for example: Reception Class which start in September 2025), should be made via Warwickshire Admissions' Parent Portal. To access this, click the link below.

Warwickshire Admissions Parent Portal

IN-yEAR ADMISSIONS

An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the admission round and the child will be admitted where there are available places. Families of prospective pupils are welcome to visit the school by contacting the school office via email.

An application should be made to the school by completing the ‘In-Year Admissions Application Form’ which is available below. A hard copy of the application form can be obtained by contacting the School Office: 01788 453636 or office@sma.magnificat.org.uk 

In-Year Application Form

Completed application forms must be returned to Ms Hunt (Office Manager).
Postal address: St Marie’s Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Merttens Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7AF               Email address: office@sma.magnificat.org.uk

Where there are places available but more applications than places, the published oversubscription criteria, as set out in the Admission Arrangements for 2024-25 academic year will be applied. The full admission arrangements can be accessed below or a hard copy can be requested by contacting the School Office. Parents are advised to read the admission arrangements carefully before making their application.

If there are no places available, the child will be added to the waiting list and further information relating to this will be included in the letter sent from the school, advising you of the outcome of your application. Please see the Admission Arrangements for more details.

You will be advised of the outcome of your application in writing as soon as possible. Applicants must be informed of the outcome of their application within 15 school days of its receipt, but the aim is to notify applicants of the outcome of their application within 10 school days of its receipt.

You have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel if your application is unsuccessful.

If you have any questions in relation to in-year admissions please contact Mrs Lundy on 01788 453636. You may also wish to discuss in-year applications with the Local Authority by completing this form: Local Authority Discussion Form