St Mary’s C of E Primary School

Admissions Policies and Procedures

We welcome applications for places here at St Mary’s CE Primary School and visits from parents and pupils too.

We are an academy within the Rise Multi-Academy Trust. Admissions are coordinated by the Local Authority (LA), but within RISE, Directors are the Admissions Authority. Responsibility for the operation of this policy is delegated to the Local Governing Body of the academy, who allocate places according to our Admissions policy. This means it is necessary to contact both the school and the LA to apply for a place. When Governors have considered your application and a decision has been made, the LA will write to you directly with the result.

First time Applications

First Time Admissions Into School

• Please see our Admissions Policy for your child's year of admission (below).

• Please apply online to Leicestershire County Council LA here or contact 0116 305 6684 if you need a paper form.

• LA letters are sent out on 17th April informing of the outcome of your school place application.

Appeals are handled by The Diocese of Leicester. Please contact them directly via DBEoffice@LecCofE.org or on 0116 2615350 for any information regarding this process. You can download an appeals form here.

Mid-Term (in Year) Admissions Arrangements 2024-2025 Academic Year

If you are thinking of moving your child(ren) to our school, in the first instance, please contact the school to arrange a visit via 01664 562500 or office@st-maryscofe.leics.sch.uk to enquire if we have places available in the relevant year group(s).  We will offer you a tour of the school with a representative from our leadership team.

Mid-term applications for 2024-2025 please complete the below form:

There is also a PDF copy of the form available below if you would prefer this method.

You will be notified of the admission decision within 10-school days.  If applicable, you will also be notified of the appeal procedure.