Admissions Consultation
The Hope Sentamu Learning Trust (HSLT) Trust Board have determined their admissions arrangements for 2023 – 2024.
Following determination of arrangements, any objections to those arrangements must be made to the Schools Adjudicator. Objections to admission arrangements must be referred to the Schools Adjudicator by 15th May in the determination year.
Please follow this link to object to the schools adjudicator regarding a school’s admission arrangements: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/objection-to-school-admission-arrangements
Email: osa.team@schoolsadjudicator.gov.uk
Post: OSA, Bishopsgate House, Feethams, Darlington, DL1 5QE
You can object to the schools adjudicator because you consider a school’s admission arrangements:
- are unlawful
- do not comply with the school admissions code
If your concerns are about the admission arrangements for a year other than the 2023 to 2024 academic year, make it clear to which year’s arrangements you are referring.
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Admissions
Every child has to apply for a place at school. It’s a very easy thing to do but you need to follow the application rules that are laid out.
St James’ CE Academy has a published admission number of 30 pupils for admission to our Reception class (Foundation Stage 2).
Please read through the guidelines carefully and then you can apply for your child to come to our school. All of our admissions documentation can be found below.
- 2023-24 Admissions Policy
- 2024-25 Admissions Policy
- 2025-26 Admissions Policy
- Admissions Catchment Map
In-year admissions
Local Authority’s Co-ordinated Admission Scheme
St James’ participates in the Local Authority’s Co-ordinated Admission Scheme for in-year admissions. If parents/carers wish to apply for a school place, applications can be made at https://www.hull.gov.uk/children-and-families/schools-and-education/school-transfers.
After the Local Authority (LA) have received your application the LA determine whether a school place can be allocated at any of your preferred schools. This will take an average of 15 school days. The LA will then write to you to confirm whether a place has been allocated. This may take a little longer during busy periods.
Appeals
The Local Authority offer you the right to appeal if the LA cannot place you at one of your preferred schools. An appeal form and guidance will be sent to you with the letter confirming the outcome of your application.
More information is available on the link above.
