Admissions
Faringdon Community College is a comprehensive school and we are committed to the highest of standards in all aspects of our work and the attainment of our students. We believe in equality of opportunity and do not select students according to ability.
Timetable for school admissions application process
Key Admission Dates
Beginning of November 2016 - closing date for on-time applications
March 2017 - letters (and email if you applied online) offering a school place will be dispatched on this date
March 2017 - deadline for response forms, putting names on continued interest (waiting) lists, adding new preferences or making late applications
March 2017 - start considering late applications and waiting lists.
Late applications
To apply after November 2016, you need to complete a secondary application form as soon as possible. You should also explain why you were unable to make the application on time.
If you are unhappy with the place you have been offered, you can appeal this through the Admissions Appeals process, via Oxfordshire County Council. Further details are available on their website.
Making Choices for Year 6 Parents
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Each year we invite Year 6 parents from our feeder schools to attend an Open Evening in October where they have an opportunity to look around the College and talk to staff. This is followed also in October by a week of 'The College In Action' where there is an opportunity for a guided tour of the College during a normal working morning and to talk to students in class.
During September/October we organise school visits by Year 6 students.
By November Admission forms have to be returned to FCC.
Y6 Transfer Procedure
We work to the following timetable for transfer of primary level pupils to join us at FCC:
March
Welcome letters from FCC outlining activities to support smooth transfer.
April
Transfer documents to Primary Schools.
May
Parents Welcome Pack
Parent/Guardian Page
Information on our new cashless system
Biometric registration form for our new cashless system.
June
Information Pack for Y6 Parents
Primary Liaison Coordinator meets Y6 students in primary schools.
July
5 July 2017 - Y6 Parents Evening at FCC
11 and 12 July 2017 - scheduled Year 6 visit to experience FCC.
Arrangements for a Mid-Year Transfer
(other than a move from primary to secondary phase)
If you are considering applying for a place at FCC as a ‘Mid Year Transfer’ (transfer other than at primary to secondary phase), please contact the college reception initially (01367 240375 / office@fcc.oxon.sch.uk) and ask for a college prospectus to be sent to you. You can also request to have a tour of the college which will be arranged with either Mr J Winter (Deputy Headteacher) or the prospective student’s Head of Year. At this initial meeting, an application form will be provided. If places are available, a place will be offered and a start date can be identified, college transport can be arranged and subject choices organised. Uniform should be purchased at SWI Schoolwear before the start date. Our maximum number for each year group is as follows:
| Year Group | Maximum Numbers |
| 7 | 230 |
| 8 | 224 |
| 9 | 196 |
| 10 | 196 |
| 11 | 196 |
On starting, new students will be met at reception by the relevant form tutor, Head of Year or a member of the tutor group. They will be assigned to a student to ‘shadow’ for the first few days enabling them to get their bearings before an individual timetable is finalised and issued. A student planner will be provided which lists all of the college rules and expectations and a settling in checklist will be provided.
For any further information please contact Mr J Winter – Deputy Headteacher – Care & Guidance on 01367 240375 or email office@fcc.oxon.sch.uk.