--- title: "Latest News" url: "https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news" school: "Seend CofE Primary School" --- # Latest News ![Image of The White Horse Federation Welcomes Ten New Swindon Schools](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_6681.JPG) 4 November 2026 ### [The White Horse Federation Welcomes Ten New Swindon Schools](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-11-04-the-white-horse-federation-welcomes-ten-new-swindon-schools-18) Multi-Academy Trust grows to 40 schools ![Image of TWHF gifts educational book bag to new reception pupils](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/imagecache/720x440c/news/News_story_images_2025-26_Transition_bags.png) 27 July 2026 ### [TWHF gifts educational book bag to new reception pupils](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-07-27-twhf-gifts-educational-book-bag-to-new-reception-pupils-3) Pupils and families receive fun learning resources before school starts ![Image of TWHF Primary Sporting Excellence 2026](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/imagecache/720x440c/news/News_story_images_2025-26(2).png) 16 July 2026 ### [TWHF Primary Sporting Excellence 2026](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-07-16-twhf-primary-sporting-excellence-2026-19) The annual showcase of Sporting Excellence 2026 Highlights is here! ![Image of A Proactive Approach to Allergy Management](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/images/news/kitt_medical.png) 30 June 2026 ### [A Proactive Approach to Allergy Management](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-06-30-a-proactive-approach-to-allergy-management-15) How TWHF Led the Way with Kitt Medical ![Image of Changes to Free School Meals Guidance](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/imagecache/720x440c/news/TWHF_FSM_IMAGE_WEB_ARTICLE.png) 12 June 2026 ### [Changes to Free School Meals Guidance](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-06-12-changes-to-free-school-meals-guidance-14) New guidance that will take effect from September 2026 ![Image of TWHF Shortlisted for Two Awards at ‘The Oscars of Education’](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_6681.JPG) 8 May 2026 ### [TWHF Shortlisted for Two Awards at ‘The Oscars of Education’](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-05-08-twhf-shortlisted-for-two-awards-at-the-oscars-of-education-15) The White Horse Federation has been recognised in two categories including Trust of the Year ![Image of National Primary Offer Day 2026](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/imagecache/720x440c/news/National_Primary_Offer_Day_2026.png) 16 April 2026 ### [National Primary Offer Day 2026](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-04-16-national-primary-offer-day-2026-13) Thursday 16th April 2026 is National Offer Day ![Image of School celebrates World Book Day and opening ceremony](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_3768.jpg) 30 March 2026 ### [School celebrates World Book Day and opening ceremony](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-03-30-school-celebrates-world-book-day-and-opening-ceremony) Seend Primary School opens new library with “Woodland Wonderland” theme ![Image of TWHF shortlisted for two MAT excellence awards ](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/imagecache/720x440c/news/images_Shortlist_2026_graphics_final_MEA_PROUD_SHORTLISTED_LINKEDIN_1200X1200px.png) 6 March 2026 ### [TWHF shortlisted for two MAT excellence awards ](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-03-06-twhf-shortlisted-for-two-mat-excellence-awards-15) The White Horse Federation (TWHF) is delighted to have been shortlisted for two 2026 MAT excellence awards. ![Image of New Ofsted report cards and grades: a guide for parents](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/imagecache/720x440c/news/News_story_images_ofsted.png) 11 February 2026 ### [New Ofsted report cards and grades: a guide for parents](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-02-11-new-ofsted-report-cards-and-grades-a-guide-for-parents-10) Ofsted has improved how we report the findings of education inspections. ![Image of Primary Admissions Deadline Approaching](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/imagecache/720x440c/news/Primary_Admissions_2026_(1280_x_720_px).png) 13 January 2026 ### [ Primary Admissions Deadline Approaching](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-01-13-primary-admissions-deadline-approaching-12) Is your child due to start Reception in September 2026? ![Image of Consultation on Admissions Arrangements Notice December 2025](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/imagecache/720x440c/news/Admissions_presentation.png) 4 December 2025 ### [Consultation on Admissions Arrangements Notice December 2025](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/news/2025-12-04-consultation-on-admissions-arrangements-notice-december-2025-15) The White Horse Federation is consulting on proposed changes to the admissions policies for September 2027-28 ![Seend CofE Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/images/logo/Image_copy.png) **Seend CofE Primary School** School Road Seend Melksham SN12 6NJ Tel: 01380 828334 ### Useful Links - [Privacy Policy](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [Cookies](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/cookies) - [GDPR](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/about-our-trust/gdpr) - [Modern Slavery Statement](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/modern-slavery-statement) - [Equality Act](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/policies/08_SP_V1_Equality,_Diversity_and_Inclusion_Policy_2026.pdf) ### Useful Links - [Behaviour Policy](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/04_SP_V9_Behaviour_Policy_2026(1).pdf) - [Careers](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/about-us/careers) - [Curriculum ](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/learning-education/overview) - [Facilities for Hire](https://schoolhire.co.uk/melksham/seend) - [Arbor Payments](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/for-parents/arbor-payments) - [Contact Us](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/contact) Proud to be a part of [**The White Horse Federation**](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) [![](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/images/logo/TWHF.png)](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) Registered in England: Company Number: **08075785** Registered Office: Plymouth St, Swindon SN1 2LB © Copyright 2023–2026 Seend CofE Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://seend.wilts.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/seend-cofe-primary/images/splash/1080x1350_Social_Seend_Open_Day_Poster.jpg)