Admissions
Nursery admissions
How and when to apply for a nursery place.
If places are available children are eligible to be admitted the term after their third birthday and are admitted in criteria and date of birth order.
Guidance on Admissions for Overseas Nationals Entering the UK
Before applying for a school place you should check that you have have a right of abode or that the conditions of your immigration status otherwise permit you to access a state-funded school.
A child born between:
- 1 September and 31 December - is eligible from the start of the Spring Term in January
- 1 January and 31 March - is eligible from the start of the Summer Term in April
- 1 April and 31 August - is eligible from the start of the Autumn Term in September
Offer of a nursery place:
- Any letters/offers we send will be in relation to a September start only
- Once you have secured your September place, the school will contact you direct to offer any January or April starts
- If an early place is not available the Families Information Service can also provide you with details of other registered providers
Session times:
- The Headteacher decides which session a child will attend. Whilst every effort is made to take parents preferred session into account, parents must understand this is not always possible
How do I apply?
- For all schools you will need to complete an online form using the link below.
Admissions for September 2024 - July 2025 (Child's date of birth 01/09/2020 to 31/08/2021)
You should also use this application if your child would be of the correct age to start early in January or April 2024
(For example a child who is 3 during the autumn term may be able to start in January if there is a place available)
Use the link below to apply online now:
APPLY NOW FOR A NURSERY PLACE FOR SEPT 2024 - JULY 2025
Admissions for September 2023 - July 2024 (Child's date of birth 01/09/2019 to 31/08/2020)
You should also use this application if your child would be of the correct age to start early in January or April 2023
(For example a child who is 3 during the autumn term may be able to start in January if there is a place available)
Use the link below to apply online now:
APPLY NOW FOR A NURSERY PLACE FOR SEPT 2023 - JULY 2024
Primary admissions
How to apply for a primary school place.
Before applying for a school place you should check that you have a right of abode or that the conditions of your immigration status otherwise permit you to access a state-funded school.
Apply for a Primary place in Doncaster
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Secondary admissions
How to apply for a place at a secondary school.
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Guidance on Admissions for Overseas Nationals Entering the UK
Before applying for a school place you should check that you have a right of abode or that the conditions of your immigration status otherwise permit you to access a state-funded school.
Doncaster Secondary School Transition Days
The dates of each schools transition days can be found in the download links at the bottom of this page.
Apply for a Secondary place in Doncaster
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Admission appeals
Further information on the Admission Appeal process is provided below
Why has my application been refused?
The council wishes to meet parental preferences for their choice of school.
However, the circumstances at individual schools can mean that this is not always possible.
If this is the case parents will receive a letter from the council informing them of their decision, and of their Right to Appeal against this decision to an independent Appeal Panel.
If your child is currently being taught within Key Stage 1 (i.e. Reception, Year 1 and Year 2), the current legislation states that these classes must not (with limited exceptions) contain more than 30 children taught by one teacher as to admit any further pupils, would prejudice the provision of efficient education or the efficient use of resources.
In the majority of cases your application will only have been refused if the admission limit for the year group has been reached or if you have been offered a place at a higher ranked preference. To admit any further pupils in either case would prejudice the provision of efficient education or the efficient use of resources.
How do I appeal?
Appeal forms should be requested as per the instructions on your decision letter i.e. all appeals should be made in writing by completing the appropriate online form provided by the Admissions Team.
To request an appeal form for a Doncaster school email admissionappeals@doncaster.gov.uk with the following:
- Childs Name
- Childs Date of Birth
- School you wish to appeal for
Alternatively, please leave the above details along with your home address on the voicemail service – 01302 737274.
A guidance document and a link to an online appeal form will be emailed to you with a form for you to complete and submit.
When will my appeal be heard?
| Statutory Requirement | Timetable |
| Deadline for lodging appeals | 20 school days from the date of notification that the application was unsuccessful |
| Notice of Appeal Hearing | 10 school days in advance |
| Reasonable deadlines:-
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for appellants to submit additional evidence: 3 days in advance of the evidence by admission authorities being submitted (as below) to enable this to be circulated. for admission authorities to submit their evidence: 7 days prior to the hearing. for the clerk to send appeal papers to the panel and parties: Circulated 7 days prior to the hearing. |
| Admission authorities must ensure that appeals lodged by the appropriate deadlines are heard within the following timescales |
Reception entry to Infant/Primary School, Year 3 for separate Junior School and Year 7 entry to Secondary school For applications made in the normal admissions round (notified on National Offer day – 1st March for Secondary and 16th April for Primary), appeals must be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals. For late applications (notified after the national offer days), appeals should be heard within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging appeals where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged; In-Year admissions/transfers Appeals must be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged |
| Notice of appeal hearing |
10 school days in advance |
| Appeal decision letters sent by the clerk |
within five school days of the hearing wherever possible |