Schools Wakefield

Applying for a Primary School Place in Wakefield

Will your child be joining Reception in September 2024 and you are wondering how you apply for a Wakefield Primary School place?

Don’t worry we have put together a step by step process on what to do!

If your child was born between 1^st September 2019 and 31^st August 2020, you can apply for a full-time school place to start school in September 2024.  You will receive a letter from Wakefield Council in Autumn 2023.

• The closing date for applications is TBC but usually January 2024
• Results will be available online TBC

If you want to know about the potential number of children applying for each school, a really good document is the ‘School Organisation Plan’ produced by Wakefield Council and there’s lots of information on the Wakefield Council website here

I came across this when my son was 18 months old and went into a bit of a panic as I realised Mini Mumbler’s intake year was oversubscribed!! There was a note to say they were aware of this and were looking at actions to increase the number of places. Luckily, by the time the next school year came around they had a planning application in for an additional classroom!

Visiting Schools

I would highly recommend getting in contact with a few schools that you think you will put on the application form to go and view the school and speak with the teachers. We have listed the contact details all schools in Wakefield District here.

Write a list of questions to ask on your visit; is there wrap around care, are the meals cooked on the premises, what outdoor learning activities do the children take part in, are there music lessons were some of the questions we asked.  And if you forgot to ask a question, do ring them back up!

Applications

**Please note the dates below are for September 2023 intake as 2024 dates have not been released yet **

You can apply in two ways; online and or by the paper application that you should have received through the post

Wakefield Council advise to apply online (here’s a quick link for you!)

• Your application won’t get lost in the post
• You get an email confirmation saying that your application has been received
• You can change your mind right up until the closing date of 15^th January 2023 (you need to email them though if you change your mind after receiving the confirmation email!)
• You can find out the result immediately at 00:30am Tuesday 17th April 2023 instead of waiting for the post (they send it out 2^nd class!)

Applying online

• The first thing you need to do is create an account on Parent Portal with a username and password
• Click the purple ‘Start Now’ which takes you to the Synergy Parent Portal
• On the top left-hand corner click ‘Create Account’ and complete details
• Click ‘log in’ which takes you to the Applicant Summary page
• If you click ‘View Admissions’, it takes you through to a page where you can add your school preferences
• You can choose up to 5 schools and you should select them in order of preference.
• When you select a school, it comes up with a tick box of preference reasons and allows you to add additional notes
• If you change your mind or get them in the wrong order, don’t worry as there are arrows so you can move the school up or down
• Remember to click ‘Submit Application’!

Remember only putting one school preference does not guarantee your child getting into that school. If they are oversubscribed and you haven’t put a 2^nd or 3^rd preference, then the local authority will decide the school.

Results

Results will be online at 17 April 2023. The link to login is available here. I couldn’t remember my password and have just done the automated ‘forgotten password’! It only took a couple of minutes to come through to my email

Appeal Process

If your school preference place is not confirmed you have the right to appeal. Your appeal should be received by 16th May 2023. You can find the appeal form here and appeal hearings commence from June 2023 onwards. There are further appeal documents on Wakefield Council website available here

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Crofton Infants’ School, Crofton WF1

‘Success is a shared experience’

Academy: Waterton Academy Trust

Ofsted: GOOD March 2012

Nursery 3-4 year olds

Call: 01924 864 711

Dane Royd Junior & Infant School, Crigglestone WF4

‘Enrichment beyond the classroom’

A Wakefield Local Authority Maintained School

Ofsted: GOOD June 2013

Extended School provision 7:30am – 6pm

Nursery 3-4 year olds

Call: 01924 303 500

Flanshaw Junior, Infant and Nursery School

‘Pride through learning-Challenging our community to succeed’

Ofsted: GOOD July 2015

Nursery 3-4 year olds

Call: 01924 303 645

Hendal Primary School, Kettlethorpe WF2 7

‘We aim to foster in our children values and attitudes which will serve them well throughout their whole lives’

Ofsted: GOOD November 2012

Extended School provision 7am – 5:30pm

Nursery 3-4 year olds

Call: 01924 259 465

Horbury Primary School, Horbury WF4 5

Ofsted: GOOD May 2013

Extended School provision 7:30am – 6pm

Nursery

Call: 01924 302810

Lawefield Primary School, Wakefield WF2 8

‘We are proud of our thoughtful, well-rounded children and committed to a holistic approach to learning’

Ofsted: GOOD May 2014

Call: 01924 303 670

Mackie Hill Junior & Infant School, Crigglestone WF4

‘Learning for you, learning for life’

Ofsted: GOOD January 2013

Nursery 3-year olds

Call: 01924 303 520

Middlestown Junior & Infant School, Middlestown WF4 4

Ofsted: GOOD March 2015

Extended School provision 7:30am – 6pm

Nursery 3-4 year olds

Call: 01924 302 820

Netherton Junior & Infant Scool, Netherton WF4 4

‘Enjoy, Achieve and Aspire’

Ofsted: REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT January 2015

Call: 01924 274 873

Sandal Magna Community Primary School, Wakefield WF15

‘The heart and future of the community’

Ofsted: REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT March 2015

Call: 01924 303 530

Snapethorpe Primary School, Lupset WF2 8

‘Working together, achieving more’

Ofsted: OUTSTANDING March 2013

Call: 01924 367 396

South Parade Primary School, Ossett WF5 0

‘Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.’

Ofsted: GOOD September 2013

Nursery 3-4 year olds

Call: 01924 302 875

Wakefield Methodist (VC) Junior, Infant & Nursery School, Wakefield WF2

‘Ethic of Excellence’

Ofsted: GOOD July 2013

Nursery 3-4 year olds

Call: 01924 303630

West Bretton Junior & Infant School, West Bretton WF4

‘They come this way only once so we should pave their pathways with quality experiences. Let everyone who journeys with us be happier and more fulfilled for having shared time with us.’

Ofsted: GOOD November 2011

Call: 01924 830 204