Admissions criteria for junior schools 2025-26
Where a school receives more applications than places available, each preference will be ranked against the schools published admissions criteria. Full details of the criteria for each city junior school for entry in 2025-26 can be found below.
Leicester City junior schools
Please read the criteria carefully as it will help you decide whether your child has a good chance of being offered a place at your preferred school.
Each school has a limited number of places and this is known as the published admission number (PAN). This number considers how many pupils each school can accommodate and is shown within each drop-down below:
Published admission number: 90
Places will be allocated to pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school before any other allocations are made. These allocations will reduce the number of places available.
Criterion
Criterion 1: Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1).
Criterion 2: Children who are on roll at the linked infant school at the closing date for applications who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school. These schools are:
- Catherine Infant to Catherine Junior
- Green Lane Infant to Bridge Junior
- Humberstone Infant to Humberstone Junior
- Imperial Avenue Infant to Folville Junior
- Inglehurst Infant to Inglehurst Junior
- King Richard III Infant to Shaftesbury Junior
- Overdale Infant to Overdale Junior
- Uplands Infant to Uplands Junior
Criterion 3: Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school (see note 2).
Criterion 4: Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or the linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
Criterion 5: Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
Criterion 6: Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school (see note 4).
Criterion 7: Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least two years at the time of application (see note 5).
Criterion 8: Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school and who have requested a place.
Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.
Notes
Note 1: A “looked after” child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority in England, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in England, in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application to the school. A “previously looked after” child is a child who was looked after, either in England or outside* of England, but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order. A child is regarded as having been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society.
Note 2: All schools in Leicester have experience in dealing with children with diverse social and medical needs. However, there may be exceptional cases where there are compelling reasons why it is essential they attend the school requested. A separate application to be considered under this category will need to be made. Please refer to the full guidance shown in the Leicester City coordinated scheme.
Note 3: Sibling means a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister or child of the parent/carer’s partner. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Siblings must be on roll at the point of entry.
In the case of twins, triplet or other children of multiple births, if the final place is offered to one child, and the remaining sibling(s) would ordinarily be refused, places will be offered to the remaining sibling(s).
Note 4: Home address” means the child’s permanent home address at the time of application. In the case of split households, it is the address of the person who receives the Child Benefit. ‘At the time of application’ means the closing date for applications. Informal accommodation arrangements with family and friends are not accepted unless there are very special circumstances and supporting proof is required. An address used for childcare arrangements cannot be used as the home address for the purpose of applying for a school place.
Catchment area is a geographical area, from which children may be afforded priority for admission to a particular school. Information about the catchment area for each school can be found on the Schools' Directory.
Note 5: Admission authorities may give priority in their oversubscription criteria to children of staff in the following circumstances:
- Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or
- The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
Published admission number: 120
Places will be allocated to pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school before any other allocations are made. These allocations will reduce the number of places available.
Criterion
Criterion 1: Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1).
Criterion 2: Children who are on roll at the linked infant school at the closing date for applications who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school. These schools are:
- Catherine Infant to Catherine Junior
- Green Lane Infant to Bridge Junior
- Humberstone Infant to Humberstone Junior
- Imperial Avenue Infant to Folville Junior
- Inglehurst Infant to Inglehurst Junior
- King Richard III Infant to Shaftesbury Junior
- Overdale Infant to Overdale Junior
- Uplands Infant to Uplands Junior
Criterion 3: Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school (see note 2).
Criterion 4: Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or the linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
Criterion 5: Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
Criterion 6: Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school (see note 4).
Criterion 7: Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least two years at the time of application (see note 5).
Criterion 8: Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school and who have requested a place.
Tiebreaker: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.
Notes
Note 1: A “looked after” child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority in England, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in England, in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application to the school. A “previously looked after” child is a child who was looked after, either in England or outside* of England, but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order. A child is regarded as having been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society.
Note 2: All schools in Leicester have experience in dealing with children with diverse social and medical needs. However, there may be exceptional cases where there are compelling reasons why it is essential they attend the school requested. A separate application to be considered under this category will need to be made. Please refer to the full guidance shown in the Leicester City coordinated scheme.
Note 3: Sibling means a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister or child of the parent/carer’s partner. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Siblings must be on roll at the point of entry.
In the case of twins, triplet or other children of multiple births, if the final place is offered to one child, and the remaining sibling(s) would ordinarily be refused, places will be offered to the remaining sibling(s).
Note 4: Home address” means the child’s permanent home address at the time of application. In the case of split households, it is the address of the person who receives the Child Benefit. ‘At the time of application’ means the closing date for applications. Informal accommodation arrangements with family and friends are not accepted unless there are very special circumstances and supporting proof is required. An address used for childcare arrangements cannot be used as the home address for the purpose of applying for a school place.
Catchment area is a geographical area, from which children may be afforded priority for admission to a particular school. Information about the catchment area for each school can be found on the Schools' Directory.
Note 5: Admission authorities may give priority in their oversubscription criteria to children of staff in the following circumstances:
- Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or
- The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
Published admission number: 90
Places will be allocated to pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school before any other allocations are made. These allocations will reduce the number of places available.
Criterion
Criterion 1: Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1).
Criterion 2: Children who are on roll at the linked infant school at the closing date for applications who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school. These schools are:
- Catherine Infant to Catherine Junior
- Green Lane Infant to Bridge Junior
- Humberstone Infant to Humberstone Junior
- Imperial Avenue Infant to Folville Junior
- Inglehurst Infant to Inglehurst Junior
- King Richard III Infant to Shaftesbury Junior
- Overdale Infant to Overdale Junior
- Uplands Infant to Uplands Junior
Criterion 3: Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school (see note 2).
Criterion 4: Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or the linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
Criterion 5: Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
Criterion 6: Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school (see note 4).
Criterion 7: Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least two years at the time of application (see note 5).
Criterion 8: Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school and who have requested a place.
Tiebreaker: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.
Notes
Note 1: A “looked after” child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority in England, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in England, in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application to the school. A “previously looked after” child is a child who was looked after, either in England or outside* of England, but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order. A child is regarded as having been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society.
Note 2: All schools in Leicester have experience in dealing with children with diverse social and medical needs. However, there may be exceptional cases where there are compelling reasons why it is essential they attend the school requested. A separate application to be considered under this category will need to be made. Please refer to the full guidance shown in the Leicester City coordinated scheme.
Note 3: Sibling means a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister or child of the parent/carer’s partner. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Siblings must be on roll at the point of entry.
In the case of twins, triplet or other children of multiple births, if the final place is offered to one child, and the remaining sibling(s) would ordinarily be refused, places will be offered to the remaining sibling(s).
Note 4: Home address” means the child’s permanent home address at the time of application. In the case of split households, it is the address of the person who receives the Child Benefit. ‘At the time of application’ means the closing date for applications. Informal accommodation arrangements with family and friends are not accepted unless there are very special circumstances and supporting proof is required. An address used for childcare arrangements cannot be used as the home address for the purpose of applying for a school place.
Catchment area is a geographical area, from which children may be afforded priority for admission to a particular school. Information about the catchment area for each school can be found on the Schools' Directory.
Note 5: Admission authorities may give priority in their oversubscription criteria to children of staff in the following circumstances:
- Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or
- The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
Published admission number: 90
Places will be allocated to pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school before any other allocations are made. These allocations will reduce the number of places available.
Criterion
Criterion 1: Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1).
Criterion 2: Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1).
Criterion 3: Children who are on roll at the linked infant school at the closing date for applications who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school. These schools are:
- Catherine Infant to Catherine Junior
- Green Lane Infant to Bridge Junior
- Humberstone Infant to Humberstone Junior
- Imperial Avenue Infant to Folville Junior
- Inglehurst Infant to Inglehurst Junior
- King Richard III Infant to Shaftesbury Junior
- Overdale Infant to Overdale Junior
- Uplands Infant to Uplands Junior
Criterion 4: Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school (see note 2).
Criterion 5: Children living in the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or the linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school.
Criterion 6: Children living outside the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school.
Criterion 7: Children living in the catchment area of the junior school.
Criterion 8: Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least two years at the time of application (see note 5).
Criterion 9: Children living outside the junior school catchment area who have requested a place.
Tiebreaker: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school for at least two years at the time of application.
Notes
Note 1: A “looked after” child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority in England, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in England, in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application to the school. A “previously looked after” child is a child who was looked after, either in England or outside* of England, but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order.
Note 2: All schools in Leicester have experience in dealing with children with diverse social and medical needs. However, there may be exceptional cases where there are compelling reasons why it is essential they attend the school requested. A separate application to be considered under this category will need to be made. Please refer to the full guidance shown in the Leicester City coordinated scheme.
Note 3: Sibling means a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister or child of the parent/carer’s partner. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Siblings must be on roll at the point of entry.
In the case of twins, triplet or other children of multiple births, if the final place is offered to one child, and the remaining sibling(s) would ordinarily be refused, places will be offered to the remaining sibling(s).
Note 4: Home address” means the child’s permanent home address at the time of application. In the case of split households, it is the address of the person who receives the Child Benefit. ‘At the time of application’ means the closing date for applications. Informal accommodation arrangements with family and friends are not accepted unless there are very special circumstances and supporting proof is required. An address used for childcare arrangements cannot be used as the home address for the purpose of applying for a school place.
Note 5: Admission authorities may give priority in their oversubscription criteria to children of staff in the following circumstances:
- Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or
- The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
Published admission number: 75
Places will be allocated to pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school before any other allocations are made. These allocations will reduce the number of places available.
Criterion
Criterion 1: Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1).
Criterion 2: Children who are on roll at the linked infant school at the closing date for applications who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school. These schools are:
- Catherine Infant to Catherine Junior
- Green Lane Infant to Bridge Junior
- Humberstone Infant to Humberstone Junior
- Imperial Avenue Infant to Folville Junior
- Inglehurst Infant to Inglehurst Junior
- King Richard III Infant to Shaftesbury Junior
- Overdale Infant to Overdale Junior
- Uplands Infant to Uplands Junior
Criterion 3: Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school (see note 2).
Criterion 4: Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or the linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
Criterion 5: Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
Criterion 6: Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school (see note 4).
Criterion 7: Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least two years at the time of application (see note 5).
Criterion 8: Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school and who have requested a place.
Tiebreaker: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.
Notes
Note 1: A “looked after” child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority in England, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in England, in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application to the school. A “previously looked after” child is a child who was looked after, either in England or outside* of England, but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order. A child is regarded as having been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society.
Note 2: All schools in Leicester have experience in dealing with children with diverse social and medical needs. However, there may be exceptional cases where there are compelling reasons why it is essential they attend the school requested. A separate application to be considered under this category will need to be made. Please refer to the full guidance shown in the Leicester City coordinated scheme.
Note 3: Sibling means a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister or child of the parent/carer’s partner. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Siblings must be on roll at the point of entry.
In the case of twins, triplet or other children of multiple births, if the final place is offered to one child, and the remaining sibling(s) would ordinarily be refused, places will be offered to the remaining sibling(s).
Catchment area is a geographical area, from which children may be afforded priority for admission to a particular school. Information about the catchment area for each school can be found on the Schools' Directory.
Note 4: Home address” means the child’s permanent home address at the time of application. In the case of split households, it is the address of the person who receives the Child Benefit. ‘At the time of application’ means the closing date for applications. Informal accommodation arrangements with family and friends are not accepted unless there are very special circumstances and supporting proof is required. An address used for childcare arrangements cannot be used as the home address for the purpose of applying for a school place.
Catchment area is a geographical area, from which children may be afforded priority for admission to a particular school. Information about the catchment area for each school can be found on the Schools' Directory.
Note 5: Admission authorities may give priority in their oversubscription criteria to children of staff in the following circumstances:
- Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or
- The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
Published admission number: 90
Pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan will be allocated a place before other applications are considered. These allocations will reduce the number of places available.
Criterion 1: A ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order.
Criterion 2: Pupils that live in the catchment area of the school.
Criterion 3: Pupils that have an older sibling attending the school at the same time, regardless if they live in the catchment area or not.
Criterion 4: Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (Professional documentation confirming the situation must be submitted with the application).
Criterion 5: Children of teaching staff.
Criterion 6: Pupils living nearest to the school measured in a straight-line distance (home to school front gate).
For full details of definitions, terms and notes please visit Merrydale Junior School website.
Published admission number: 120
Places will be allocated to pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school before any other allocations are made. These allocations will reduce the number of places available.
Criterion
Criterion 1: Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1).
Criterion 2: Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1).
Criterion 3: Children who are on roll at the linked infant school at the closing date for applications who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school. These schools are:
- Catherine Infant to Catherine Junior
- Green Lane Infant to Bridge Junior
- Humberstone Infant to Humberstone Junior
- Imperial Avenue Infant to Folville Junior
- Inglehurst Infant to Inglehurst Junior
- King Richard III Infant to Shaftesbury Junior
- Overdale Infant to Overdale Junior
- Uplands Infant to Uplands Junior
Criterion 4: Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school (see note 2).
Criterion 5: Children living in the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or the linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school.
Criterion 6: Children living outside the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school.
Criterion 7: Children living in the catchment area of the junior school.
Criterion 8: Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least two years at the time of application (see note 5).
Criterion 9: Children living outside the junior school catchment area who have requested a place.
Tiebreaker: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school for at least two years at the time of application.
Notes
Note 1: A “looked after” child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority in England, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in England, in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application to the school. A “previously looked after” child is a child who was looked after, either in England or outside* of England, but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order.
Note 2: All schools in Leicester have experience in dealing with children with diverse social and medical needs. However, there may be exceptional cases where there are compelling reasons why it is essential they attend the school requested. A separate application to be considered under this category will need to be made. Please refer to the full guidance shown in the Leicester City coordinated scheme.
Note 3: Sibling means a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister or child of the parent/carer’s partner. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Siblings must be on roll at the point of entry.
In the case of twins, triplet or other children of multiple births, if the final place is offered to one child, and the remaining sibling(s) would ordinarily be refused, places will be offered to the remaining sibling(s).
Note 4: Home address” means the child’s permanent home address at the time of application. In the case of split households, it is the address of the person who receives the Child Benefit. ‘At the time of application’ means the closing date for applications. Informal accommodation arrangements with family and friends are not accepted unless there are very special circumstances and supporting proof is required. An address used for childcare arrangements cannot be used as the home address for the purpose of applying for a school place.
Note 5: Admission authorities may give priority in their oversubscription criteria to children of staff in the following circumstances:
- Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or
- The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
Published admission number: 60
Places will be allocated to pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school before any other allocations are made. These allocations will reduce the number of places available.
Criterion
Criterion 1: Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England (see note 1).
Criterion 2: Children who are on roll at the linked infant school at the closing date for applications who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school. These schools are:
- Catherine Infant to Catherine Junior
- Green Lane Infant to Bridge Junior
- Humberstone Infant to Humberstone Junior
- Imperial Avenue Infant to Folville Junior
- Inglehurst Infant to Inglehurst Junior
- King Richard III Infant to Shaftesbury Junior
- Overdale Infant to Overdale Junior
- Uplands Infant to Uplands Junior
Criterion 3: Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school (see note 2).
Criterion 4: Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or the linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
Criterion 5: Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school with a sibling at the school or linked infant school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
Criterion 6: Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the junior school (see note 4).
Criterion 7: Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least two years at the time of application (see note 5).
Criterion 8: Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the junior school and who have requested a place.
Tiebreaker: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school.
Notes
Note 1: A “looked after” child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority in England, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in England, in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application to the school. A “previously looked after” child is a child who was looked after, either in England or outside* of England, but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order. A child is regarded as having been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society.
Note 2: All schools in Leicester have experience in dealing with children with diverse social and medical needs. However, there may be exceptional cases where there are compelling reasons why it is essential they attend the school requested. A separate application to be considered under this category will need to be made. Please refer to the full guidance shown in the Leicester City coordinated scheme.
Note 3: Sibling means a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister or child of the parent/carer’s partner. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Siblings must be on roll at the point of entry.
In the case of twins, triplet or other children of multiple births, if the final place is offered to one child, and the remaining sibling(s) would ordinarily be refused, places will be offered to the remaining sibling(s).
Note 4: Home address” means the child’s permanent home address at the time of application. In the case of split households, it is the address of the person who receives the Child Benefit. ‘At the time of application’ means the closing date for applications. Informal accommodation arrangements with family and friends are not accepted unless there are very special circumstances and supporting proof is required. An address used for childcare arrangements cannot be used as the home address for the purpose of applying for a school place.
Catchment area is a geographical area, from which children may be afforded priority for admission to a particular school. Information about the catchment area for each school can be found on the Schools' Directory.
Note 5: Admission authorities may give priority in their oversubscription criteria to children of staff in the following circumstances:
- Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or
- The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
Published admission number: 120
Places will be allocated to pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school before any other allocations are made. These allocations will reduce the number of places available.
Criterion
Criterion 1. Looked-after children and all previously looked-after children
Criterion 2. Social or medical need. The academy requires medical evidence from consultant as supporting evidence if you are making an application on the basis of social or medical need.
Criterion 3. Children of staff at the academy, in either of the following circumstances: a) The member of staff has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made, or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
Criterion 4. Children who attend named feeder academy. Our named feeder schools are Uplands Infant School.
Criterion 5. Children with siblings at the academy. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the academy.
Criteria 6. Children living outside the junior school catchment area who have requested a place.
For full details of definitions, terms and notes please visit Uplands Junior Academy website.