Admissions

Open Day

Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Nursery would like to invite parents who are choosing a school for their children (age 4 between 1 September 2022 and 31^st August 2023) to visit our school. Our open day sessions are on Tuesday 8^th November 9.30-11.00 and 5.00-6.00. You do not need to book, just pop in during those times to see our Reception and Nursery provision and meet the teachers.

If you have a child who is 3 or will be turning 3 this year and would like them to attend our Nursery these open sessions will allow you to visit our wonderful provision.

Any questions or if you are unable to make these sessions but would still like to visit at a different time, please contact Mrs Kennedy on 0113 2797572. We look forward to meeting you and your little ones.  

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Admission Policy 2023-2024

Admission Policy 2024-2025

How to apply for a place in Reception 2024

 Your child will require a primary school place in September 2024 if they were born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020.

Go to www.leeds.gov.uk and click on the ‘apply for a primary school place’ button 

Create an account and submit your choices                                                                                                                     

Complete a SIF (Supplementary Information Form) at Holy Family School (see document below) 

The online application system will open on 1 November 2023 and your application must be completed before 15 January 2024.

Your place will be confirmed by Leeds City Council, by email, on or around 16th April 2024.  If you have any questions, or would like help with the application process, please don’t hesitate to ask at the school office.

The admissions team can be contacted by email : startingprimary@leeds.gov.uk or Tel: 0113 222 4414

Admissions to Nursery - September

It is never too early to register your child on our Nursery waiting list.  If spaces are available, a child will be invited to attend our Nursery in the term after they are three. 

If your child will be three before September  and you are interested in a Nursery place, please come to the school office and  complete a SIF (Supplementary Information Form).

 Parents are welcome to visit the school at any time by appointment. Please contact the school office by email:   office@holyfamilyleeds.co.uk or call 0113 279 75 72.

Admissions to Nursery - January

It is never too early to register your child on our Nursery waiting list.  If spaces are available, a child will be invited to attend our Nursery in the term after they are three. 

If your child will be three before January  and you are interested in a Nursery place, please come to the school office and  complete a SIF (Supplementary Information Form).

 Parents are welcome to visit the school at any time by appointment. Please contact the school office by email:   office@holyfamilyleeds.co.uk or call 0113 279 75 72.

Appeals

Normal Round

1. Parents have 20 school days to lodge an appeal from date of notification that their application was unsuccessful.
2. The Appeal must be heard within 40 school days of deadline for lodging an Appeal i.e. within 60 school days from date of notification of unsuccessful application.
3. Papers and details such as date, time and venue will be sent to parents at least 10 school days before the Appeal hearing.
4. Parent can send further evidence to the Clerk to the Appeals Panel before the Appeal takes place but no later than 5 school days before.
5. Decision letters will be sent to parents within 5 school days following the Appeal.

Late Applications

1. As above where possible or within 30 school days if the application is later than the timeline above allows. Papers and details such as date, time and venue will be sent to parents at least 10 school days before the Appeal hearing.
2. Parent can send further evidence to the Clerk to the Appeals Panel before the Appeal takes place but no later than 5 school days before.
3. Decision letters will be sent to parents within 5 school days following the Appeal.

In Year Applications

1. Appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged by the parent.
2. Papers and details such as date, time and venue will be sent to parents at least 10 school days before the Appeal hearing.
3. Parent can send further evidence to the Clerk to the Appeals Panel before the Appeal takes place but no later than 5 school days before.
4. Decision letters will be sent to parents within 5 school days following the Appeal.

Appeals submitted after the above deadlines will still be heard as soon as possible but not necessarily within the above timescales.