Admissions Policy

Admissions Policy All children who reach the age of five during the school year (1st Sep.-31st Aug.) are eligible for admission to Reception at the start of the Autumn term. Parents are able to place their child’s name on the school’s admission list in school, however this does not guarantee a place in the school, although it does help with the school’s forward planning.

This admission list is passed on to the Local Authority annually as part of the overall admissions procedures.

The Local Authority is responsible for offering places on behalf of the school. The detail of their policy is explained in the “Admissions to Primary School” booklet, which is published annually and sent to all parents. Further information is available from Pupil and Student Services at the Local Authority, on 01204 332143.

The school has an admission limit of 60 pupils for the current Reception, Y1 and Y3 year groups (for all other year groups, the PAN remains at 30) If more than the agreed number of applicants are received, then places will be offered according to the following Local Authority criteria: Priority 1 – Children who have a Statement of Special Educational Need (that names Ladybridge as the preferred school).

Priority 2 – Children in Public Care (Looked After Children).

Priority 3 - Children who have an older brother or sister attending Ladybridge Primary School.

Priority 4 - Children who suffer from some illness or handicap which makes it better for them to attend Ladybridge Primary School rather than another.

Priority 5 – Children for whom, in the opinion of the Authority, the journey to another school would be unreasonable or difficult.

In the Autumn term, prior to a child starting in Reception class, we hold an open day for prospective parents to visit school. Once a child has been offered a place, all children have the opportunity to visit school in the Summer Term before they start school. Parents of pupils who have not been allocated a place, have the right to appeal.