Applying for a school place

Thank you for your interest in Greythorn School. 

Admissions to the school are processed by the Local Authority as part of the Nottinghamshire Coordinated Admissions Scheme. You will find guidance about application dates and access to online application forms for primary school places on the link above. Applications can also be made via post or over the phone.   

The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for the school is 45 pupils

Admissions for 2025/2026

For admissions in September 2025:

• The application round opens on 4th November 2024 and closes on 15 January 2025 
• The offer date for the September 2025 intake is 16th April 2025 (National Offer Day)

We would like to invite you to visit our school on the following dates:

Sat 21^st Sep – open morning 10am – 12pm

Wed 2^nd Oct – school tours 9.30am to 11.30am

Sat 12^th Oct – open morning 10am – 12pm

Sat 16^th Nov – open morning 10am – 12pm

Wed 20^th Nov – school tours 9.30am to 11.30am

Admissions arrangements and oversubscription criteria

• Admission arrangements policy 2023/24
• Map/links to catchment area
• School Admissions Code 2021
• Summer Born Children

In year Admissions

Admissions for 2023/24

• If you would like to make an in-year admission to move or change schools, please contact the Local Authority at any point in the year on the link above.

Admissions arrangements and oversubscription criteria

• Admission arrangements policy 2023/24

Appeals 

If your child has been refused a place and you would like to appeal against the decision, please see below further information on making an appeal.

In-year admissions only 2023/24

• If your appeal relates to an in-year admission you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful. 

2024/25 application round

• If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2024 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2024 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal by 16th May 2024. 
• If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2024 or it relates to an in-year admission you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful. 

How to appeal

• Your appeal, once submitted will be forwarded to an Independent Clerk and a date will be agreed for the hearing to take place within the mandatory guidelines. Your appeal should be sent to info@flyinghightrust.co.uk using the form below and you will receive acknowledgement that the appeal has been received, update on the situation and contact details for the appeals clerk who will manage your appeal and keep you informed of progress, date and outcomes. Appeals will be held in line with the DfE’s School Admission Appeals Code (October 2022)

Appeals Timetable 2024/25:

National offer day – 16 April. Appeals to be made within 28 days and all appeals will be heard within 40 days during June and July.

Appeal Form – see separate document

School Appeal Code 2022

If you would like to visit our school, please contact the school directly to make an appointment with the new Headteacher Tae Carpenter.

If you have any questions before you visit us however, please email the school office using the email:  office@greythorn.notts.sch.uk