The Headteacher and staff would like to offer to the parents of those children transferring from other schools the opportunity of coming into school one evening during the Summer term preceding transfer.  This will give you the chance to hear what we hope to achieve with your children and how we see the partnership between home and school developing to the benefit of the child.  It will also provide a chance for you to ask any questions you may have.  In addition the children will be invited into school for a morning in July.  This in no way precludes parents who wish to do so coming into school individually to meet the Headteacher and discuss what the school can offer.  We are always happy to see you. 

The Governors plan to admit 60 pupils to Year 3 every September. This planned admission number has been agreed between the Governors and the Local Education Authority. The Governors of aided schools are responsible for the Admissions Policy which is submitted annually to the Diocesan Director of Education and to the Local Education Authority.

In accordance with the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs, the allocation of school places for pupils with a statement of special educational needs will take place before the school allocates other places as part of the normal admissions process.

Where there are more applications than places available, the Governors will admit pupils according to the following criteria, in order of priority. All children will be considered equally at the time the allocations are made.

     1) Children who are looked after by the Local Authority.

    2) Children living within the geographical area bounded by the combined civil and ecclesiastical parish boundaries of Nettleham. (A map is available in school.)

    3) Children who have siblings or stepsiblings* currently attending the school.

    4) Where there is evidence and expression of a clear religious affiliation.

    This will be assessed using the following criteria:

    a) Parents are faithful and regular worshippers at a Christian Church.

    (Applicants are asked to provide written evidence of their commitment from  their priest or minister)

    b) Parents are practising members of another faith and wish their children to attend a Christian school because of its religious emphasis and ethos.

    (Applicants are asked to provide written evidence of their commitment from a recognised religious leader).

    c) The child is transferring from a church school and parents wish to maintain the continuity of a church school ethos in their child’s education.

    5) Children with known special educational, social or medical needs whom the Governors believe would benefit from a   place at the school.(Supporting evidence from relevant professionals is required at the time of application)

    6) Any remaining places not allocated after the application of the five criteria above will be awarded on the basis of the distance of the home from the school entrance as the crow flies.

 A copy of the full Admissions Policy is available on request.