Admissions
Applying for primary places to start September 2023
The Council on-line system opens on 1 November 2022. Parents should receive a ‘nearest school’ letter from Leeds City Council during October.
Further details are available at www.leeds.gov.uk.
To apply online visit https://www.leeds.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/apply-for-a-primary-school
Parents will be informed on 16th April 2023 (National Offer Day).
The deadline for Reception applications for September 2023 is 15th January 2023
Applying for secondary places to start September 2023
A quick guide to Leeds School admissions
Admissions Policies
Appeals
Appeals Procedure (Leeds Schools)
Parents and carers may appeal against the Trust’s decision not to offer their child a place at the school. The appeals are arranged by Leeds City Council. Appeals submitted for a [Reception or Year 7 place], for a child to start school at the beginning of the academic year in September 2022, will need to be received by Leeds City Council’s deadline to guarantee being heard before the new school year starts (see below link).
The appeal panel is independent of the school and council and the decision is legally binding. Appeals against a decision for an in-year application can be submitted at any time during the school year.
In-year applications
If you would like to change schools, or if you are moving into the area for example, you can apply for a school transfer, by making an in-year application.
An in-year application is for the admission of a child to [Reception / Y7] if submitted on or after the first day of the first school term of the admission year; or it is for the admission of a child to any other age group at any time.
Red Kite Learning Trust and its Leeds schools are part of the Leeds City Council co-ordinated in-year admissions scheme.
How to apply
Parents and carers may apply at any time for an in-year school place. Application forms are provided and processed by Leeds City Council (tel. 0113 222 4414).
You can apply for a place online using the local authority in-year application form at: Before you move schools (leeds.gov.uk).
If you have moved to a new house, please upload evidence of the move with the online application.
Parents and carers will be notified in writing by the school of its decision. This will be within 15 school days of your in-year application being received.
Appeals
If your in-year application is unsuccessful, you will have the right of appeal against the school’s decision.
Appeals are arranged by Leeds City Council and you can find the appeal form and information at: School appeals (leeds.gov.uk)
The appeal panel is independent of the school and council and the decision is legally binding. Appeals against a decision for an in-year application can be submitted at any time during the school year.
