How does the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead school admissions work?
School Admissions Policies The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is now delivering its school admissions service through Achieving for Children, a community interest company set up in partnership with the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Richmond. The Admissions Team operates a call back service only.
How do I make a late application to the RBWM?
Please refer to the RBWM website if you would like to make a late application. Please read the relevant admission guide before starting your application which is also available on the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead website. Do not use the portal to notify the team of any changes to your application or to request a late change of preference.
What is the primary school admissions call back service?
The Admissions Team operates a call back service only. Priority will be given to calls where the information is not available on the website or in the Admission into Primary School September 2022 guide . Primary School Admissions covers those pupils starting at either:
Sharing data and information
Information may be shared with other agencies for statistical or research purposes only.
Other external agencies
We may need to pass your information to external organisations and other service providers, but only where it is necessary or to comply with a legal obligation, or where permitted under the Data Protection Act or the General Data Protection Regulation.
Single Point of Access (SPA) and Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Sharing information about individuals with partner organisations is sometimes necessary in order to protect individuals if there are concerns they may be at risk of significant harm and to keep those individuals and the wider public safe.
Sharing information with our partner councils
We will use information about you for the provision of services. This includes (but is not limited to) accessing the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead's council tax database to verify your address information.
Schools and education information
We hold information about young people living in our area, including about their education and training history. This is to support the provision of their education up to the age of 20 (and beyond this age for those with a special educational need or disability).
How we communicate
Wherever possible we use secure means to communicate our information. This is usually through the use of systems and databases that have very limited access and high levels of security to ensure the risk of data loss is minimised.
Data rights and access
Under data protection legislation, parents and pupils have the right to request access to information about them that we hold. To make a request for your personal information, or be given access to your child’s record, contact
When is Windsor Girls School due to open?
(link is external) Any objections to the admission arrangements determined by the local authority or other admission authorities must be referred to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator by Wednesday 15 May 2020.
What is the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead?
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is now delivering its school admissions service through Achieving for Children, a community interest company set up in partnership with the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Richmond.
Late Applications
Late applications, eg. those submitted after the closing date (Saturday 15 January 2022) will be considered during the second round of allocations, and decision letters will be sent from Monday 23 May 2022.
Allocation information
Details about how places have been allocated over the previous three years have been published below:
Late Applications
The online facility for on time applications is now closed and is not available for late applications but you may still view your submitted application using the link below. You can also access the online system on National offer Day (Tuesday 1 March 2022) to view the outcome of your application.
Requesting a change of preference for all applicants
Do not use the Citizens Portal to request any change after Sunday 31 October 2021. The system will be open for primary applications only. The Admissions team will not be notified of any change to a secondary application and your request will not be processed.
Applying to Grammar Schools
All schools in the borough are comprehensive and meet the needs of all ability ranges. This means they do not require entrance exams as a form of entry. Grammar schools are available in neighbouring authorities.
Allocation Information
Details about how places have been allocated over the previous three years have been published below:
Home to School Transport
Please see the home to school transport policy and information on how to apply.
What is the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead?
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is now delivering its school admissions service through Achieving for Children, a community interest company set up in partnership with the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Richmond.
What documents are needed for a child's preferred school?
Names of preferred school (s); Your child's name and date of birth; Your contact details and email address; Depending on your responses you may be required to attach additional documents. For example: Proof of address. Proof of sale and completion on new property.
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Your appeal should be lodged as soon as possible after receiving your refusal letter. Appeals are heard throughout the year.
Democratic services : Contact details
Democratic Services - Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Town Hall, St Ives Road Maidenhead SL6 1RF
Achieving For Children Privacy Notice
Storing Child and Young Person’S Data
Sharing Data and Information
Other External Agencies
Single Point of Access
Sharing Information with Our Partner Councils
Schools and Education Information
How We Communicate
Data Rights and Access
- Requesting access to your personal data
Under data protection legislation, parents and pupils have the right to request access to information about them that we hold. To make a request for your personal information, or be given access to your child’s record, contact You also have the right to: 1. object to processing of …