Admissions
Moving to a new school is an important and exciting step in the life of any child although it can also cause parents and children some anxieties. The aim of these pages are to provide you with a clear explanation of how to apply for a place in a school. These pages also include general information which applies to all Calderdale schools including arrangements for home to school transport.
Each school has its own prospectus in which further information can be found including curriculum details, school uniform, public examination results and extra-curricular activities. These are available from the relevant school and public libraries (for reference only).
Please note admissions for primary and secondary has now closed - please see Applying outside normal admissions rounds for details on in-year transfers.
- How to apply for a school place
- Primary Schools
- Secondary Schools
- Home to school transport policy
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Useful Contacts
Useful dates:
Primary admissions
| Sunday 15 January 2012 | Last date for Common Application Forms together with any supplementary forms (as required) to be returned via first preference school or directly to the Local Authority. This is also the last date for submitting online applications. |
| Friday 20 April 2012 | Parents / guardians notified of allocations. |
| Friday 4 May 2012 | Last date for initial round of re-allocation and appeal requests. |
Secondary admissions
| Monday 31 October 2011 | Last date for Common Application Forms together with any supplementary forms (as required) to be returned via primary schools or directly to the Local Authority. This is also the last date for submitting online applications. |
| Saturday 10 December 2011 | Admission test for Calderdale grammar schools. |
| Thursday 1 March 2012 | Parents / guardians notified of allocations. |
| Thursday 15 March 2012 | Last date for initial round of re-allocation and appeal requests. |
Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme
Please note that the Local Authority operates a Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme for pupils starting school in September. This is in accordance with legislation and the Government's School Admissions Code of Practice.
A copy of the admissions booklet are available in full:
- Admissions to Primary School Booklet [PDF file 594KB]|
- Admissions to Secondary School Booklet [PDF file 1031KB]|
If you require the information in another format or language, please contact the Admissions Officer - Telephone 01422 392617
The information which relates to the 2012/13 academic year, is correct at the present time. It should not be assumed that there will be no changes affecting these arrangements before the start of the academic year which it refers to or in subsequent years. Changes in policy either following legislation, by decision of Calderdale Council, approval by the Secretary of State or conversions of schools to academy status, may take place at any time and therefore the provisions as stated in this booklet can form no guarantee.
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