SNHS has a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 120 per year group.
SNHS has the following feeder/catchment schools:
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Shillingstone CE Primary School
St Nicholas CE Primary School, Child Okeford
Stalbridge Primary School
William Barnes Primary School, Sturminster Newton
If your child wishes to be considered for a place at SNHS please please apply through the Dorset Council website.
If your child is considering an in-year admission, please follow the steps on the Dorset Council website
Further information is available via Dorset County Council on 01305 221060.
As a SAST School, SNHS also follows the SAST Admissions Policy.
Applying this year:
Closing date for secondary applications 31 October 2025
Outcome date for secondary applications 2 March 2026
Appeals
If you have been unsuccessful in an application for a place at one of our schools you can appeal against the decision.
Please click the following link relevant to your Local Authority
Dorset Council Website – School Admissions Appeals and Timetable
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