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Part A: Admissions policy and general information

12. Casual admissions and transfers

In general, the Authority does not encourage transfers between primary schools for reasons other than a house move (this excludes children in a nursery setting).  Evidence strongly indicates that they are rarely in the best educational interests of the pupil because of the disruption this would cause to their learning experience.

If a parent/guardian, having considered carefully the effects that such a transfer would mean, still wishes to request a transfer they should contact the Primary School direct.  The contact information for these schools can be found at Search for schools

If you are turned down for a place at any school you can ask the school to add your child’s name to their waiting list (if the school hold one).  If a place does become available in the relevant year group at the school, the child on the waiting list that best meets the published oversubscription criteria for the school will be offered the place.  You also have the right to an independent appeal if you are turned down for a place at any school.

Transfer of pupils with Statements of Special Educational Needs

Parents/guardians wishing to transfer a child who has a Statement of Special Educational Needs should not complete an 'In Year Application Form' but should send a request in writing to:

• Name
• The Special Needs Manager
• Address
• Children and Young People's Services
  Heath Training and Development Centre
  Free School Lane
  Halifax HX1 2PT.

Transfer of pupils in public care (‘Looked After’ children)

In the case of ‘Looked After’ children, requests for transfers should be made to:

• Name
• The Service Manager
• Address
• Looked After Children Education Service
  Heath Training and Development Centre
  Free School Lane
  Halifax HX1 2PT.

Admission to primary school continued: 13. School meals

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