Applying for a School Place
 

Admissions to the school are processed by the Local Authority as part of the Derbyshire Coordinated Admissions Scheme. You will find guidance about application dates and access to online application forms for primary school places on the link above. Applications can also be made via post or over the phone.   

The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for the school is 60 pupils per year group.

Admissions for 2025/2026

• The application round opens on 4th November 2024 and closes on 15th January 2025 
• The offer date for the September 2025 intake is 16th April 2025 (National Offer Day)

Admissions Arrangements and Oversubscription Criteria

• Admission Arrangements Policy (see below)
• Link to Catchment Area
• School Admissions Code 2021
• Summer Born Children

In-Year Admissions for 2024/2025

• If you would like to make an in-year admission to move or change schools, please contact us to discuss your details or the Local Authority at any point in the year on the link above.

Appeals 

If your child has been refused a place and you would like to appeal against the decision, please see below further information on making an appeal.

2025/26 Application Round

• If your appeal is for a child transferring to a Junior School or starting an Infant or Primary School in September 2025 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2025 (National Offer Day), that a place has not been allocated you should submit your appeal by 20th May 2025. If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2025, you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful. 

In-Year Admissions Only 2024/25

• If your appeal relates to an in-year admission, you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful. 

How to Appeal

• If you have received a letter of rejection, you can appeal the decision. Please complete the appeal form below and send to info@flyinghightrust.co.uk Once submitted it will be forwarded to an Independent Clerk who will arrange for the hearing to take place within the mandatory guidelines.

School Appeal Code 2022

Nursery Admissions

If you are interested in a Nursery Place, please contact the School Office on 0115 9732846 who will; ask you to complete a Register of Interest Form. You will then be contacted by our Nursery Staff when a place becomes available.