In-Year Applications
An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the admission round and the child will be admitted where there are available places. An application should be made to the school by completing the in-year admissions application form below and returning it to school.admissions@southtyneside.gov.uk.
Where there are places available but more applications than places, the published oversubscription criteria, as set out in the admission arrangements for 2026/2027, will be applied — please refer to our Admission Policy above. Parents are advised to read the admission arrangements carefully before making their application.
If there are no places available your child will be added to the waiting list. Please see the admission arrangements for more details.
You will be advised of the outcome of your application in writing as soon as possible. Applicants must be informed of the outcome of their application within 15 school days of receipt, but the aim is to notify applicants within 10 school days of receipt. You have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel if your application is unsuccessful.
If you have any questions in relation to in-year admissions, please contact the school office. You may also wish to discuss in-year applications with the local authority who can be contacted at school.admissions@southtyneside.gov.uk.
What if my application isn’t successful?
Sometimes there there are places available but more applications than places, In these instances the published oversubscription criteria, as set out in the admissions policy, will then be applied. If there are no places available, a request can be made that the child is added to the waiting list.
You have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel if refused a place. We’ll talk you through the appeal process and explain your options clearly. You can find out about South Tyneside's appeals process here School admission appeals - South Tyneside Council
The key points are listed below:
- The admission authority for the school must allow you at least 20 school days to appeal from when they send the decision letter.
- The admission authority will set a deadline for submitting information and evidence to support your appeal. If you submit anything after the deadline, it might not be considered and may result in delays to your hearing.
- The admission authority must give you at least 10 school days’ notice of the hearing.
- Appeals must be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for making an appeal.
- decision letters are sent within 5 school days of the hearing, wherever possible.
What happens after my child is offered a place?
How wonderful! We’ll contact you to arrange induction days and share details about uniforms, routines and starting school smoothly.