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Pupil Admissions

We are a very small school, with a generally accepted maximum number of 7 pupils per year group – 49 pupils in total.

We know that by providing small classes and high adult-pupil ratios, we can successfully meet the individual needs of your children.

We will always consider applications above our maximum number and aim to be flexible to parent requests wherever we can.

We have a single form entry system, taking all pupils in September of the year they turn 4 years old.

If you wish to apply for a place at our school, please contact the local authority admissions service at: http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school_places/. Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are now closed. Arrangements for applications for the 2025/26 academic year can be found at Derbyshire Admissions Arrangements 2026/27

For transfers from other schools for children in Years 1-6 you will need to complete the In-Year Admission application at: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school_places/changing_schools/default.asp.

(Availability of places depends on the number of children currently in that year group).

Primary Admissions Timescale for September 2025/2026

If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 you'll need to apply for a primary school place between 10 November 2025 and the closing date of 15 January 2026 for them to start in the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Week beginning 3 November 2025

Information is distributed by primary schools.

10 November 2025

Apply online.

Midnight on 15 January 2026

We must have received your preferences by this date. It doesn't matter how early you apply as long as you apply by the closing date.

16 April 2026

If you have applied online we'll email your offer on this date and you can log in from midnight to view your allocated school place. If you don't have an email address, we'll post your offer letter, second class, on this date.

15 May 2026

The closing date for submitting an appeal in relation to Derbyshire schools if you're not happy with the school allocated to your child.

17 July 2026

Appeals are normally heard by this date.

September 2026

Children start school. The school your child has been offered a place at will be in touch with you about the exact date.

Admissions policy April 2024.pdf

Admissions Policy

Date Created: April 2024

Review Date: April 2025

ready-for-school-information-leaflet.pdf

Ready for School? - a useful guide for parents of pre-school age children

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