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Please take a look at the Admission Arrangements Policy which includes the published admission number- PAN
Nursery places: Is your child beginning Nursery during 2023/24?
Your child is entitled to free Nursery education (15 hours per week) from the term after their third birthday - admission typically in September, January and April each year. If your child is ready to start Nursery, please contact Admissions and complete the application form. We would be happy to welcome you into Nursery for a visit to see for yourself how wonderful Nursery provision at Oakhill Primary Academy is - contact us to arrange a visit!
We also offer 30 hours provision for those families who are eligible for the additional hours. To check your eligibility and for more information, visit the DfE website or contact us and let us help you to secure your child's place.
Is your child beginning school in September 2024?
Before you apply for your child a place, please look at the information booklet
If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, they’ll be ready to start school in September 2024.
At Oakhill, we take our role very seriously and pride ourselves on welcoming children into our fantastic Foundation Stage setting. We have an excellent track record in settling children quickly so that they are ready to learn, play and have fun with friends. We encourage you to come and visit us so that we can show you what happens in our school, day to day, and answer any questions you may have. You are very welcome to come along and have a tour of our wonderful school. Please feel free to contact us to arrange a visit.
How to apply for a place in Barnsley
Our published admissions number (PAN) is 45.
For your child to start primary school in September 2024, you need to apply for a place before the deadline of 15 January 2024. Here is how you apply:
Apply online for your child to start primary school (up to the deadline). Visit the Barnsley Admissions website to complete the form. If you are having issues applying online, then contact Admissions who willsend you a paper application form and return it to School Admissions, PO Box 634, Barnsley S70 9GG.
If you have not yet applied for a place and have missed the deadline, please contact School Admission where colleagues will be happy to guide you in accessing a school place.
School transfers
If you have recently moved into the area or are looking for a change of school for your child for different reasons you will find helpful information on the following website to help you:
Information on school tranfers (click here)
We would recommend, if you are looking for a school transfer, that you contact us to arrange an appointment for you and your child to visit our school.
How to apply for a secondary school place for September 2024
If your child was born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013, you can apply in September 2023 for them a place at secondary school for the academic year starting September 2024.
Before applying for your child a place at secondary school, please read the information the booklet on the following website:
Information on secondary school places (click here)
If we are full?
If you wish for your child to attend Oakhill and we are currently full in that class, don't worry. You can appeal to an independent appeal panel. To do this, you have to complete a Notice of Appeal form, and return it to School Admissions.
Appeals will be held between May and July. We have to comply with infant class size legislation and this may determine the type of appeal.
Admissions contact number: 01226 773677
If you wish to visit the Barnsley Admissions website, please click on the photo.
Click below to dowload a school Transfer Form:
