School Admissions and Appeals
STARTING PRIMARY SCHOOL – SEPTEMBER 2024
IF YOUR CHILD WAS BORN BETWEEN 1 SEPTEMBER 2019 AND 31 AUGUST 2020, YOU NEED TO APPLY NOW FOR A PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 January 2024. Places will be allocated in accordance with our Admissions Policy, which is available to view on the policies page of this website.
Any application made after this closing date is considered a late application. If your application is late you may be less likely to get in to your preferred school.
If you do not live in Rotherham you must contact the local council Admissions Team for further advice.
If you submitted your application online you can log into your account on 16 April 2024 to view your school place offer. You will need to know your login details – the email account and password you used when you made your application. If you need a password reset, please call Primary Admissions on 01709 823777 and they can send you a reset password link. If you applied in writing or by telephone a letter will be issued to you detailing your school place offer.
Contacting Local Authority Admissions:
The council are happy to talk through any queries you have. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with them should you have anything you wish to ask or discuss via either email: admissions.enquiries@rotherham.gov.uk or telephone 01709 823777
In year admissions/transfers
Parents can apply for a place at Aston All Saints CofE Primary School at any time of the year. Applications should be made by contacting RMBC Primary Admissions. Prospective parents and children are very welcome to come and have a look around school at a pre-arranged time by contacting the school office on 0114 2872100.
ADMISSION APPEALS
Timescales for submitting an appeal for a Primary admission in the School Year 2023/24:
The National Offer Day for primary school places is 16th April, 2024.
You must submit an appeal in writing within 30 calendar days of the date on your refusal letter.
You will receive at least 14 calendar days’ notice of the date of the appeal hearing from the Appeal Clerk.
Appeals for primary schools and academies will be held during May, June and July, wherever possible.
After the appeal hearing you should receive a letter advising you of the outcome of your appeal within 7 calendar days. Please see RMBC guidance on appeals Admissions Appeals Timetable
There may be many appeals to consider involving several schools and academies. If you submit your appeal late you may be at a disadvantage because the appeals process has already begun or been completed. Your appeal will still be considered as soon as possible. This may be after other appeals for your preferred school(s)/academy(ies).