Student Admissions

Robert May’s School is its own admissions authority, working closely with the school admissions team at Hampshire County Council.

You can find our Admissions Policies on the Policies page. Please refer to the policy for the academic year for which you are applying. For example, applications for entry during the academic year 2023-2024 should refer to the 'Admissions Policy 2023-2024'.

In-Year Applications

Please use this link to make an application for a place at Robert May’s School. Alternatively you can visit the school to request a paper copy. Applications will be processed as quickly as possible. We aim to respond to you in writing within 10 school days, but you will be notified in writing within 15 school days. If a place is available, we will contact you to arrange a tour and subsequent start date. Your child will be expected to start within four school weeks from the offer date. If we are unable to offer a place, then you will receive a refusal letter and your child's name will be added to our waiting list.

To make an application for September 2024, please submit an application from 1st May 2024. These applications will be considered from 12th June 2024.

Appeals

If we are unable to offer a place at Robert May’s School, your child will automatically be added to the waiting list. You have the right to appeal the decision. Appeals must be lodged directly with Hampshire County Council. Please click here to make an admissions appeal.

Admission appeals dates for entry in September 2024 for the Year 6 applicants can be found here.

Home to school transport

Hampshire County Council organise Home to School Transport. If you are eligible for transport, it is the parents' responsibility to apply and to do so by 31st May 2024. To check eligibility for transport assistance please click here.

Catchment area

To view the catchment area for Robert May's School, please click here.

OPEN EVENTS in September 2024 (for September 2025 intake)

Link for the tickets opens Monday 1st July - click here.