School Pupil Admissions
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Admissions to School 2009/10
Here are details of how to apply for a school place if your child is transferring from primary to secondary school, from a separate infant to junior school or starting full time education for the first time in the 2009/10 academic year.
Please refer to A guide for Parents 2009/10 before making an application.
Apply Online
You can now apply for a school place using our online admissions site. Please be aware that you'll need at least Version 5 of Internet Explorer to view it.
You will be able to access the site for admissions from the following dates:
- Transfer to secondary school: 1st September 2008 - 17th October 2008
- Transfer to junior school: 15th September 2008 – 28th November 2008
- Entry into reception 2009/2010:1st September 2008 – 31st January 2009
Apply by Post
Please use the links below to access the application forms you need.
- Secondary Application Forms (return completed forms to your existing primary school, or the Pupil Admissions Team if it's not a Sheffield primary school)
- Junior Application Forms (return completed forms to your existing infant school)
- Primary Application Forms (return completed forms to the Pupil Admissions Team)
Notification of Decisions and Appeals Process
You will be notified of the outcome of your application on the following dates:
- Transfer to Secondary – 2nd March 2009
- Transfer to Junior School – 31st March 2009
- Entry into Reception 2009/2010 - 31st March 2009
If you are unhappy with the outcome of your application you may appeal to the Statutory Appeal Panel.
Contact Us
For further information and advice, please contact the Pupil Admissions Team
- Secondary School Admissions (Y7 - Y11): 0114 273 5790
- Primary School Admissions (Reception - Y6): 0114 273 5766
- Home to School Transport: 0114 273 5831
Our phonelines are open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm, and Friday from 9am to 4.45pm.
Alternatively, please write to us at:
Pupil Admissions Team
3rd Floor
Howden House
Union Street
Sheffield
3rd Floor
Howden House
Union Street
Sheffield
S1 2SH
Fax: 0114 273 4155
Downloads
Agreed by Sheffield Headteachers and effective from January 2005, this document sets out the agreed admission procedures for all Sheffield mainstream community schools (39.5 KB)
Agreed by Sheffield Headteachers and effective from January 2005, this document sets out the agreed admission procedures for all Sheffield mainstream community schools (138 KB)
The new National Admission Code of Practice became effective from 28 February 2007 and re-inforced the requirement upon Local Authorities to have a protocol and for all schools to participate in it. The Code changes the name from “Hard to Place” to “In-Year Fair Access” Protocol. (222 KB)
It is felt that a Protocol on managed moves will be helpful in supporting children who are potentially vulnerable to disaffection and non-attendance as a result of circumstances at their current school. (82 KB)
A new scheme must be agreed for the 2010/11 academic year. A copy of the proposed scheme will be consulted upon during the Autumn Term 2008 inviting comment from Headteachers and Governors. (87.5 KB)
A new scheme must be agreed for the 2010/11 academic year. A copy of the proposed scheme will be consulted upon during the Autumn Term 2008 inviting comment from Headteachers and Governors. (86.5 KB)
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