Admissions
Applying for a place at Oakfield Academy
Looking for your child's first school place? Or moving schools?
Whether this is your first time or you're familiar with the process, we're here to help.
Choosing a school can be a daunting process. That's why we encourage you to meet us. We'll put you right at ease and support your decision-making as much as possible.
We know it's important that your child goes to the right school, not just any school ... even if we're not for you, we're still happy to help as much as we can.
Oakfield Academy is a small, friendly primary school; the only school in the local area that incorporates both Key Stage 1 ('Infant') and Key Stage 2 ('Junior') year groups, all the way from Year R to Year 6.
- We do welcome children from outside our catchment area if we have sufficient places.
The admission process is different for Year R places, Year 3 (junior) places, or in-year transfers between schools.
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Please select the button below for more information.
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In-Year Transfers
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Open Days 2024
Our open day sessions are a great way for you and your child to take a look around and get a feel for our school. The day sessions take place during school hours, so you can see us in action! Use the link below to book a place on a tour via email.
Timetable
September - December
Visit us and apply for a school place.
We recommend doing this before Christmas, it seems like a long time away but it's important you get your paperwork in on time so you can enjoy the festive season knowing you're done!
January - March
The wait begins ...
There is nothing to do if you got your application in on time.
We will be reviewing all applications and ranking them based on our admission criteria.
April
Offer day ...
For Late Applications ...
You will find out if you have been successful in securing a place at your chosen school.
This is usually done online.
May
We'll be in touch ...
We will write to you with lots of information and invite you into school to welcome you and the other families.
If you wish to lodge an appeal you must do this with HCC.
June
Stay & Play Begins
We will start to invite you and your child into school on a regular basis so that they can get used to the environment and meet their new friends.
July
Be part of the community
We will welcome you to our sports days and other family events that are taking place. It's always optional but families have told us they really enjoy the experience.
We'll give you a little summer goodie bag and some exciting homework.
August
Enjoy the summer
Get your uniform, have fun putting it on and wear those shoes in before the first day!
Explore the goodie bag we gave you, let your child play with the resources ... it will help them to know the things they will use at school.
September
The first day of school ...
Nervousness, excitement, tears ... and that's just the parents ... don't worry, it's going to be ok, we've got LOTS of experience and we'll guide you the whole way.
You've done a great job so far ... now it's time to let them fly.
Admissions Policy
Click here to see our policy.
We are consulting on changes to our Admissions Policy. In summary the changes we are proposing are:
- Oversubscription criteria (priority given to children of staff and to those in any nursery provision)
- Clarification on tie-breakers
- Changes to "sibling" definition to include "step" children living at the same address.
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