Carlton School is a non-selective school taking pupils in accordance with the Kirklees Admission Procedures, the information can be found below. We are a 1 form entry school with a maximum of 30 children in our Key Stage 1 classes and 33 children in our Key Stage 2 classes.
To help in your choice of Primary School, you are welcome to book a visit to Carlton via the school office. It is essential you book first to ensure that a member of staff is available to show you around.
Admissions to our school are controlled by the Local Authority.
You can access the Kirklees Admissions Policy by clicking here.
Admissions for Primary and Middle School Place
Children can start in Reception at primary school from the September after their fourth birthday. However, by law children don’t have to start school until the beginning of the term after their fifth birthday.
The Table below shows you when you are able to apply for a school place for your child.
You can apply online for a primary school or middle school place between 1 September 2023 and 15 January 2024.
Applying later than this is considered a late application unless in Kirklees judgement there are significant and exceptional reasons for it not being received on time.
| Child is born between | Starts primary school | Apply between |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2019 - 31 August 2020 | September 2024 | September 2023 - January 2024 |
| 1 September 2020 - 31 August 2021 | September 2025 | September 2024 - January 2025 |
| 1 September 2021 - 31 August 2022 | September 2026 | September 2025 - January 2026 |
Guidance for applying for a Primary School place, the timetable for admissions and how to apply can be found by clicking this link to the local authority website.
RECEPTION ADMISSIONS
The responsibility for admission to a reception place rests with the Local Authority.
The Published Admission Number (PAN) is the maximum number of children Kirklees proposes to admit. Normally, children will not be refused until that number is reached.
If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, then they will start school in September 2024. Please apply online at http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/apply-primary-school-place.aspx between 1 September 2023 and 15 January 2024.
Guidance for applying for a Reception place can be found by clicking this link to the local authority website here.
You can apply for a September 2024 place at our school by completing the online form here.
TIMETABLE FOR ADMISSION TO RECEPTION IN SEPTEMBER 2024
FROM 1 SEPTEMBER 2023
Information about how to apply will be available here, at all Kirklees primary schools, childcare and early years settings and Kirklees front line service points.
1 SEPTEMBER 2023
Applications can be made from this date. All applications must be made online.
15 JANUARY 2024
This is the closing date for applications. Remember that a late application can severely reduce your chances of obtaining a place at your preferred school.
16 APRIL 2024
Parents/carers can log on to the Kirklees parent portal from 00:30 am to see their offer of a school place and an email offer will be sent during the day to the email address the parent/carer used when submitting their application.
CHANGING SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
If your child is already attending a school but wants to transfer, you will need to complete an 'In-Year Common Application Form (ICAF).' Please click the attachment or link below for guidance on how to complete the application form and information about what will happen next. https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/apply-primary-school-place.aspx
Moving Your Child to another School
Use this form if you are moving your child from another school
Appeals
If you are refused a place at our school or you are not happy with the school that admissions have allocated your child then you have the right to appeal.
When appealing it is important for you to stay within any timetable given for your appeal process. You must state all the information on which your appeal is based in your written statement of appeal. If you miss the last date to ask for an appeal it may result in a delay in hearing your appeal.
After submitting your appeal, the clerk of the appeal panel will write to you about the appeal hearing and all the procedures will be explained. An independent appeal panel hears appeals. You must also inform the appeals panel if you intend to call any witnesses or be represented at the appeal hearing.
You can start your appeal by clicking the link below:
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/about-admission-appeals.aspx
| Appeal type | Appeals received by | Appeals will be heard by |
|---|---|---|
| Starting school for the first time | Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Tuesday 18 July 2023 |
| Transfer to junior/middle school | Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Tuesday 18 July 2023 |
| Transfer to high school | Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Thursday 15 June 2023 |
Waiting Lists
If you are unsuccessful at receiving a place at your chosen school, in some cases you may be added to a waiting list. Click the link here to find out more about Admissions waiting lists: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/apply-primary-school-place.aspx
Contacting Kirklees Admissions
Website: www.kirklees.gov.uk/admissions
Telephone: 01484 225007
Email: schooladmissions@kirklees.gov.uk
Address: School Admissions, First Floor, Kirkgate Buildings, Byram Street,
Huddersfield HD1 1BY
