Nursery Admissions
Nursery Age Admissions
Silverdale Primary Academy admit children to Nursery at a single point of entry in the September of the academic year in which they become four.
When is my child eligible?
For children whose date of birth is between 1st September and 31st August, they are eligible to start in the September after their 3rd birthday.
How do I apply for a Nursery place?
You can apply for a school via the following methods:
Click here to apply online or to print a copy of the application form
Paper application to be submitted to:
Silverdale Primary Academy
Racecourse
Silverdale
Newcastle
Staffs
ST5 6PB
When is the Closing Date?
Closing Date for applications is 25th January 2020
Offer Confirmation Letter 31st January 2020
*Applications will still be accepted after this date and any available spaces will be offered on a first come, first serve basis
Reception Admissions
When can my child start school?
Your child can start school full-time in a Reception class in the September of the academic year in which they become five. For September admissions, dates of birth should fall between:
1st September
and
31st August
How do I apply for a Reception place?
You must make an application even if your child is currently attending a nursery class or has an elder brother or sister attending the school.
You can apply for a school via the following methods:
Online at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions you will receive your decision by email
Paper application form from www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions- you will receive their decision after the offer date by 2nd class post. If you wish to make more than 3 preferences, please
email: admissions@staffordshire.gov.uk with the details.
Who can apply?
Anyone with parental responsibility for a child. We expect parents to agree on school places before an application is made, and may demand evidence from you that this is the case. The local authority is not in a position to intervene in disputes between parents over school applications and will demand that these are resolved privately.
When should I apply?
You must apply for a school place for your child between November and January. Applications received after the closing date may only be considered after those applications that were received on time have been dealt with and may result in your child not being dealt with and may result in your child not being admitted to your preferred school/s.
When is the Closing Date?
Please visit the Staffordshire County Council website for details on the closing date.