Reception - September 2027 Intake 

In Surrey, a child can start school at the beginning of the school year following their fourth birthday.  

Parents/Carers should apply for a school place during the application period, which opens on 2nd November 2026 and closes on 15th January 2027.  Our admissions are managed by Surrey County Council and you can apply for your child's school place through the Surrey County Council portal.  

To find up to date information about the school's admission arrangements; details on how to apply, either as part of the normal intake or during the school year; and information on how to appeal, please use this link.

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/primary-junior-and-infant/apply

We will be holding an Open Afternoon on THURSDAY 12 November 2026 for prospective parents. 

This event starts at 4.00pm.  There is no need to book and we look forward to seeing you there. 

We will also be conducting parent tours during the school day during the Autumn term. 

There are seven different tour dates to choose from in November/December: 

• Monday 16 November 2026   
• Wednesday 18 November 2026        
• Friday 20 November 2026                    
• Tuesday 24 November 2026                
• Thursday 26 November 2026             
• Monday 30 November 2026                
• Thursday 3 December 2026

Please telephone the school office if you are interested in booking onto one of these and we can confirm further details.

In the meantime, if you are interested in your child starting Reception at The Grange Community Infant School in 2027, we request that you complete the online form below:  

 https://schoolforms.uk/T/JBWgu8qGPNvUGfyUkF

We will hold your details on file so that we can send you information regarding prospective parent events and dates. Information will be sent via Teachers2Parents either by email or by a text message. 

Should you wish to be taken off our mailing list, please contact the school office.

If you require any further information relating to our school, please contact the school office by telephoning 

01932 346113 or emailing us at info@grange.surrey.sch.uk.

Thank you for your interest in our school.

What the children say about school:

"The Grange is a wonderful place and I really like it here"
"Maths is good because you get to work things out"

"I like doing writing because sometimes you do short pieces of writing and sometimes you do long pieces"
"You have to use your brain a lot in maths"

"I like The Grange because we've got lots of things outside and our classrooms are nice and tidy"

What visitors say about the school:

"It was very pleasing to perform for the pupils who were loud, enthusiastic and responsive"

"Thank you for the wonderful, happy visit to your lovely school"

"Thank you for such a wonderful event tonight, we thoroughly enjoyed all of the activities and experiences"

"Lovely children, very attentive and inquisitive, some good questions and very well behaved"

Ways to help your child before starting school

• Teach them to use the toilet and wash and dry hands independently.
• Encourage your child to try as many fruits and vegetables as possible in preparation for snack time in the classroom.
• Teach them how to recognise their name and label every piece of clothing, including shoes and socks.
• Encourage a love of books by reading regularly to your child and visiting the library.
• Teach your child to dress/undress as independently as possible.