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.