Admissions
NOTE: This page will be updated with this year's data soon.
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Admissions Arrangements for Gretton Primary School – 2025-26
This section explains the application process for school places at the Academy, including Reception through to Year 6. This is based on the Brooke Weston Trust Admissions Policy which can be found here.
Application for school place in Reception in September 2025
All applications for a place at the Academy must be made through the Local Authority using the Common Preference Form. This can be accessed through this link – applications can be made online or by paper.
In the event of the number of applications received exceeding the Published Admission Number of 22, priority for places will be allocated against the following oversubscription criteria will be applied in the order listed:
- Looked After Children and all previously Looked After Children
- Children who live in the villages of Gretton and Harringworth with a sibling link
- Children who live in Gretton or Harringworth.
- Children with a sibling link
- Children of staff where that 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 in the area.
- Other children.
If the admission number is exceeded in any of the criterion, priority will be given to those who live closest to the school. Measurements are carried out in a straight line based on a straight line basis from the child’s home to the address point of the school.
In the case where multiple applications for the same shared dwelling occurs (e.g. Flats); a randomiser will be used to decide the priority in which the pupils within the shared dwelling are selected in the event of a tie. Independent verification of the random allocation process will be obtained.
Appeals
If, once you have received notification from the Local Authority, your child has been unsuccessful in obtaining a place at Gretton Primary Academy, you are entitled to appeal that decision. If you wish to appeal, please download the GPS Appeals information Sheet and Appeal Form and send the completed form in to Mrs P Crawford (Administrator) at the Academy address given on the form. If you are unable to access the documents please contact reception on 01536 770366 between 9.00am and 3.00pm and you will be able to give details of your name and address so that we can send these forms to you.
Gretton Primary School appeals timetable for applications concerning entry into Reception for September 2024:
| Date | Information |
|---|---|
| 17.04.24 | Offer Day |
| 16.05.24 | Deadline for parent/carer to lodge written appeal with Mrs P Crawford at Gretton Primary Academy. |
| 14.06.24 | Deadline for parent/carer to be notified of the date and arrangements for the Independent Appeals Panel to hold the Appeal Hearing. |
| Deadline for the Academy to supply the Clerk of the Independent Appeals Panel with all relevant documentation needed to conduct the Appeal Hearing. | |
| 28.06.24 | Deadline for the Clerk to send Appeal Papers to panel and relevant parties. |
| 08.07.24 - 12.07.24 (dates TBC) | Deadline for any further evidence from the academy or from parents that was not sent with the original Appeal, to be submitted to the Clerk of the Independent Appeals Panel |
| 19.07.24 | Appeals lodged by the deadline will be heard by this date. |
| Appeal hearings to take place at the Holiday Inn, Geddington Road, Corby, Northants, NN18 8ET |
In Year Applications (for a school places in Reception (after 31st December of year of entry) to Year 6)
All applications for a place at the Academy must be made through the Local Authority using the Common Preference Form. This can be accessed through this link – applications can be made online or by paper.
The Academy will consider all applications for places. Where the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, the above oversubscription criteria will be applied. The outcome of each application will be communicated to the parent/carer within the specified timescales. If the application is unsuccessful, parents/carers will be informed as to how to submit an appeal.
Admission arrangements for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
If your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan or a statement of special educational needs (SEN) there is a separate process for your child's school admission. Further details on how to apply can be found here.
Appeal Information
Parents/carers have the right to appeal an admission decision by the Academy. All appeals are heard by the Independent Appeals Panel in accordance with the School Admissions Code (2012). Please see below link to our FAQs for further information.
In-Year application
For any queries relating to appeals or if you wish to appeal an admission decision for an in-year place, please complete the appeals form and return to Paula Crawford – office administrator. paula.crawford@grettonprimary.org.