Applying for a nursery place

Children can join Nursery at the after their 2nd birthday if there are spaces available (please note that no 2-year-old places are currently available, but we do have places for 3-year-olds).

Once you have decided that you would like your child to attend our nursery you will be asked to complete a registration form giving us yours and your child’s details. This is so that we can contact you about your child’s place and keep you up to date with transition dates closer to the time. It is important that you inform us of any change of details. On this form there is also an opportunity for you to inform us of any Special Educational Needs or Medical Conditions that your child may have. The reason that we ask for this information is so that we can ensure that we contact any other relevant services to support us with your child’s transition.

Applying for a school place

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 70 pupils (reducing to 60 pupils for 2024/25 admissions).

Admissions for 2023/2024

For admissions in September 2023/24:

• The application round opens on 7th November 2022 and closes on 15 January 2023 
• The offer date for the September 2023 intake is 17th April 2023 (National Offer Day)

Admissions arrangements and oversubscription criteria

The school’s catchment area is south of Eskdale Drive, Beeston, and can be viewed in detail here. We are proud of our tradition of warmly welcoming pupils from outside this area. All children are part of our family once they walk through our gates for the first time. If you live outside Beeston and have any questions at all about how applying for a place with us might work, then please do get in touch with the office.

Admissions for 2022/23

• 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

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 2022/23

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.

2023/24 application round

If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2023 and you are told of the decision on 17th April 2023 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal by 17th May 2023. 

If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 17th April 2023 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 2023/24

National offer day – 17 April. Appeals to be made within 28 days and all appeals will be heard within 40 days during June and July.

Admissions for 2024/2025

The admissions window for 2024/2025 admissions is not yet open, however we would love to hear from you if you're looking at joining out school community!

Admissions arrangements and oversubscription criteria