Children in Worcestershire can start school (Reception) in September after their fourth birthday. Worcestershire Council's School Admissions Service publishes information on their website, informing parent/carers on how to start their child at school. However, the responsibility for applying online for a child to start reception class, remains solely with parents/carers and it is important that you apply for a place as soon as the application window opens.

When to apply

Parents can apply for a place in the Autumn of the year before their child turns 4 years of age, however we would welcome a visit from prospective parents and carers at any point. 

Applications for places at St Wulstan's are managed through Worcestershire County Council and their online application process. This can be accessed via the following link:

For all other queries or to arrange a visit, please contact our secretary Mrs Brown via the school office:

By Telephone: 01299 877808

By E-Mail: enquiry_wul@emmausmac.com

Mid-year applications are when you apply to transfer your child from one primary school to another primary school during the school year.

Please visit School Admissions Worcestershire County Council  for further information on making an application.

An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the usual admission round and the child will be admitted where there are available places. An application should be made to the school by completing the in-year admissions application form which is available on the Worcestershire Children’s First website: 

A hard copy of the form can be obtained by contacting Mrs Brown in the school office on 01299 877808 or emailing us at enquiry_wul@emmausmac.com

We welcome visits to our lovely school from all prospective parents. Please contact the school office for a school tour with our Executive Principal Mrs E Brocklesby

Any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

In accordance with the Department for Education's School Admissions Code, admission authorities are required to consult on admission arrangements where changes are proposed.

As a result of updates to the Diocesan Model Admissions Policy, all Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Birmingham are required to undertake a full consultation on their proposed admissions policies for the 2028/29 academic year.

The proposed changes are:

• The introduction of new priority categories for Catechumens and children of Eastern Christian Churches.
• The introduction of new priority categories for children of other Christian denominations and children of other faiths.
• The introduction of new priority categories for children of members of staff at the time of admission.
• Changes intended to ensure that admission arrangements continue to reflect and serve the needs of our school communities.
• A number of minor amendments to wording, definitions and policy content, with the most significant revisions relating to the oversubscription criteria.

The consultation will remain open for a period of six weeks in accordance with statutory requirements. We welcome views from all interested parties and encourage stakeholders to participate in the consultation. Responses should be submitted in writing no later than 5:00pm on 30^th November 2026 via the MS Form linked here: Emmaus Consultation on Admissions Arrangements for 2028/29 (Worcestershire) - Fill in form

Following the close of the consultation period, all responses received will be carefully considered by the Local Governing Body before the final admissions arrangements are determined and published.

A copy of the full consultation letter and proposed policy for 2028-29 can be seen here: