Admissions
Nursery Admissions
Children are eligible to start nursery in the September after their 3rd birthday.
Nursery applications are administered by the school, not the local authority.
Click here to access the nursery admission form
At present, all our nursery places start part time and then progress to full time, usually from the 3rd week following admission, as long as the child is ready for a full time place. Currently we do not charge for nursery places, but do ask parents who are entitled to the additional 30 hour funding, to ensure they apply and renew their funding application by the specific Government deadlines.
Click here to download our Nursery admissions policy
Our Head of School undertakes our school tours. If you would like to be booked onto a tour of the school, please contact the school office (Tel: 0161 445 4898).
Reception Admissions
All applications for Reception places in Manchester schools are to be submitted via the Local Authority. If you have a nursery place here, you are not guaranteed a Reception place here. This is because nursery education is non-compulsory, and each individual school administers their own nursery. Reception places are compulsory education and the Local Authority/Council administer these.
Application Procedures
All parent/carers are required to apply to their home LA regards of where the school/academy they are applying is situated. Manchester residents will apply to Manchester LA. The LA will liaise with other Admissions Authorities in Manchester and other LAs where required. Manchester LA will inform parent/carers in writing of the outcome of their application. https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/705/school_admissions
Application forms are available from www.manchester.gov.uk/admissions and can be requested by phone on 0161 245 7166. They should be returned to:
Integrated Admissions Service
Manchester City Council,
P.O. Box 532,
Town Hall,
Manchester,
M60 2LA
Or
school.admissions@manchester.gov.uk
These admission arrangements apply to applicants seeking a place in Reception up to year 6. Applications for admission to a nursery of a Manchester school/academy will be dealt with by the school, not by the LA.
The Trust has adopted the Manchester City Council Admissions Policy for 2023-24 and 2024-25
Click here for a copy of our Admissions Policy 2023-2024
Click here for a copy of our Admissions Policy 2024-2025
Click here for a copy of our Admissions Policy 2025-2026
Admission arrangements for voluntary aided schools, foundation schools, free schools and academies are set by their Governing Body, who are the Admission Authority for their establishment. They are responsible for drafting, consulting on and determining their admission arrangements.
Appeals Process
The appeals process for children in Reception to Year 6 is managed by Manchester City Council. Please refer to their website for more information. (click here). You cannot appeal for a Nursery place.
Manchester School Admissions can be contacted on 0161 245 7166 or by visiting the Manchester City Councils admissions website.