Admissions & Catchment Areas

We warmly welcome new admissions to our Moorland Federation Schools from ages 4 - 9, which in school years is Reception - Year 4. Our nurseries & preschools can provide places for 2 year olds. Our partner schools at Langford Budville & Dulverton Junior, can offer places up to Year 6 (age 11).

Policy and Admission Information for Moorland Federation Schools

We warmly welcome new admissions to our Moorland Federation Schools from ages 4 - 9, which in school years is Reception - Year 4. Our nurseries & preschools can provide places for 2 year olds. Our partner schools at Langford Budville & Dulverton Junior, can offer places up to Year 6 (age 11).

We look forward to welcoming you to our school. Please contact the school of your choice to arrange a visit and have the opportunity to discuss your child's placement with us or any queries you may have directly with staff.

All Saints School

01398 323231 Email

Cutcombe CofE First School

01643 841462 Email

Dulverton Junior School
01398 323231 Email

Dunster First School

01643 821254 Email

Exford CofE First School

01643 831365 Email

St Dubricius CofE First School

01643 862249 Email

Timberscombe CofE First School

01643 841259 Email

Langford Budville CofE Primary School

01823 400483 Email

Admissions Policies for our Community & VC Schools

All Saints School | Dulverton Junior School | Dunster First School | Exford CofE First School | Langford Budville CofE Primary School

Information on our admissions details can be found in on the Somerset County Council website under admission arrangements.

In-year applications can be made directly to the school using the In Year Application Form below.

Appeals

Please click the link for the County appeals procedure

Admission Policies for our VA Schools

Cutcombe CofE First School | St Dubricius CofE First School | Timberscombe CofE First School

The governing body is the admissions authority for our VA schools.

In-year applications can be made directly to the school using the In Year Application Form below.

The Moorland Federation is consulting on the 2026/27 admission arrangements for our VA schools. To view and comment on the arrangements please click here for the Somerset Council Admission Arrangements.
The Policy documents can also be found below.

The consultation will end on 20 January 2025 and the final determined arrangements will be published on the school website by 15 March 2025.

Catchment Area

Please see the map below to identify your nearest catchment school. Please do not rely on estate agent websites as these are based on 'as the crow flies' distances, not the county catchment areas, and your children may miss out on free transport. If in doubt, please contact the school for clarification.

Further details about your catchment area can be found on the Somerset Council website.

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