There are two different types of admissions – those to start school at the ‘normal’ time for the start of the Reception, and those for places in other year groups or at any other time – these are called ‘in-year’ applications for school places.
In-year applications are made for example when a child is already attending one school and the parent/carers wish to move their child from one school to another, and when a family moves to a different area and needs a new school place for their child(ren).
Whilst the admission authority for our school is the academy trust, admissions applications are co-ordinated by the Local Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
If you would like to visit the school when considering making an application, please contact us to arrange a visit.Â
Please see our admissions policy for further information.
Admissions Information
How do I apply for a ‘normal’ school place for my child?
Applications to start at our school for the first time – i.e., for the start of Reception – should be made direct to the Local Authority in which you live by the deadline for applications.
Late applications will be considered after those submitted by the deadline, often when there are no places available so it is important that you apply on-time. If you live in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area, then you can find more information about ‘normal’ admissions processes, deadlines, details of the appeal process and other information at www.eastriding.gov.uk/apply-for-a-school-place. If you live outside the East Riding, you should apply to your ‘home’ Local Authority and not East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
How do I apply for a ‘In-year’ school place for my child?
Although we are a Free School, and the admissions authority for the school is the academy trust/governing body we have formally requested that applications for school places are made through the local authority’s co-ordinated admissions scheme for in-year applications. Applications to start our school in-year should be made direct to the Local Authority no earlier than one term before the place is required, and it is recommended that you apply no later than a period of twenty school days, that is four weeks in term time, before you wish for the place to be available for your child. Applications are considered in the order that they have been received, for example if there is one space available in a year group, the parent/carer who applied for their place first will likely be allocated the place for their child. Proof of residence may be required before places can be allocated, and the school fully adheres to the East Riding Fair Access Protocol. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application as soon as is possible, though this is commonly ten school days after an application has been received, but may be later in certain circumstances.
If you live in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area, then you can find more information about ‘in-year’ admissions processes, and details of the co-ordinated admissions scheme at www.eastriding.gov.uk/school-admissions where you can also find and download an application form along with details of how to appeal for a school place where you have been refused. If you live outside the East Riding, you should apply to your ‘home’ Local Authority and not East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Who makes decisions on school application decisions?
As we are a free school, the admissions authority for the school is the academy trust/governing body. It is the admission authority, and not the Local Authority who determines whether there is an available place based upon the capacity of the class/year group and the number of pupils already on roll.
Who should I contact with queries on school admissions?
You can contact the East Riding School Admissions Team by email at schooladmissions@eastriding.gov.uk, by writing to School Admissions Team, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA. You can also call 01482 392100 in school hours.
Admission Arrangements for the 2025-26 academic year
These admission arrangements were determined by the Trust Board in February 2024. Objections to these determined admission arrangements should be sent to the Schools Adjudicator by 15 May 2024. Information about how to lodge an objection is available here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-admissions-arrangements
You can contact the Office of the Schools Adjudicator by email at osa.team@schoolsadjudicator.gov.uk
Admission Arrangements for the 2026-27 academic year
The trust board of The Education Alliance Multi Academy Trust determined the admission arrangements for the 2026-27 school year in Spring 2025. At this meeting the trust board formally approved the following documents and approved the following admission numbers for the following schools:
- Beverley Minster Church of England Primary School, 30 places
- Driffield School and Sixth Form, 240 places
- Howden Church of England Infant School, 60 places
- Howden Junior School, 60 places
- Hunsley Primary, 30 places
- Malet Lambert, 350 places
- Naburn Church of England Primary School, 12 places
- North Cave Church of England Primary School, 20 places
- South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College 350 places
- The Snaith School, 150 places
- Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School, 30 places
How can I object to these arrangements? – If you wish to object to these determined admission arrangements, you should do so to the Schools Adjudicator by 15 May 2025. Information about how to lodge an objection is available here at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/schools-adjudicator-make-an-objection-appeal-or-referral or you can contact the Office of the Schools Adjudicator by email at osa.team@schoolsadjudicator.gov.uk
Applying for a September 2026 placement
Please use the East Riding Citizen Portal to make your application.
If you wish to contact the East Riding School Admissions Team, their email is schooladmissions@eastriding.gov.uk.
Appeals
Appeals for ‘in-year’ school admission requests are normally held within 30 school days of the date your appeal is received. You will be notified of the date of your appeal no later than ten school days before the appeal is due to take place.
Appeals for entry into Reception or Year 7 to start primary or secondary school for the first time – what are called ‘normal’ admission requests – are usually held in the summer term after parents / carers have been notified of the refusal of a school place, commonly in June and July.
For applications to start a primary school for the first time in September 2025, appeal forms should be submitted by the parent / carers by 23 May 2025 and appeals are planned to be held in June and July 2025.