As a local authority community school, we follow the admissions policies devised by Dorset Local authority. Please click the links below for information relevant to school admissions:
- Information about the school including the planned admissions number
- Process for application through the Local Authority
- Admission Arrangements for Community Voluntary Controlled Schools in Dorset 2024 – 2025
- In-Year Admission Arrangements
- Admission to schools – A guide for parents and carers 2024 – 2025
- Admission Arrangements for Community Voluntary Controlled Schools in Dorset Council 2025 – 2026
William Barnes’ Planned Admission Number (PAN) is 218 children. This is based on a limit in Reception class, Year 1 and Year 2 of 30 children, and a limit of 32 children for the four Key Stage 2 classes.