Waynflete Infants' School Admissions

Admissions

How to apply for a school place at Waynflete Infants’ School

All places are allocated in accordance with our Admissions Policy which can be found on this page.

Admission to reception

Children are able to start at Waynflete Infants’ School in the September following their 4th birthday.  Applications for reception can be made in the autumn term. The deadline is 15th January.

Applications must be made through the local authority where you live.

Admission to any year group during the school year (known as in-year applications)

If you are interested in joining our school and would like to arrange a visit or request further information please contact the school office on 01280 702270 or email waynfleteoffice@waynfleteinfants.co.uk

We are part of the West Northamptonshire in year scheme, which means applications must be made via the local authority rather than directly to the school.  You can do this online here:

https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/move-school-during-school-year-year

Appeals

How to appeal for a place at Waynflete Infants’ School

If you have applied for and been refused a place at our school (in any year group), your are entitled to appeal against that decision. Our appeals process is managed by West Northamptonshire Council and can be accessed here:

https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions/appeal-school-place

Timetable for appeals – September 2025 applications

Following the National Offer Day on 16 April 2025, the deadline for lodging an appeal is: No later than 5pm on 20 May 2025

Parents’ additional evidence must be submitted: Within 10 school days of submitting the appeal to appealsteam.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk

Or by post to:

Appeals Team, Democratic Services, West Northamptonshire Council, One Angel Square, Angel Street, Northampton, NN1 1ED

Hearings take place: Every effort will be make to convene on-time appeals within 40 school days from the closing date for lodging appeals, however, there may be delays due to limitations of video conferencing facilities.  Appeals will be scheduled at the earliest possible date.

Written notification of appeal date: At least 10 school days before the date of appeal

Appeals papers will be sent 7 working days before the appeal hearing

Appeal hearing decision: Decisions will be made after all appeals have been heard for the particular school. Decision letters will be sent at the earliest possible time and, where possible, within 5 working days following decisions.  In the case of multiple appeals or in busy times, please allow for up to 10 working days for decision letters to be sent.

TIEBREAKER

If the admission number is exceeded within criterion (2) or (4) priority will be given to those who live furthest from their nearest alternative school. If the admission number is exceeded within any other criterion, priority will be given to those who live closest to the school.

 

PRE-ADMISSIONS 

If you would like your child to attend our school, please complete and return the Pre-Admissions Registration Form below (this can either be dropped into/posted to the school office or emailed to office@waynfleteinfants.co.uk). This will ensure your child is invited to attend our Wizzers Pre-School Groups during the year prior to school admission. Please note that this does not in any way replace the need to complete West Northamptonshire Council’s Admission Process.

We look forward to welcoming you into our school community in the near future. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries. We would encourage you to look at the documents contained on our website to find out more about our school.

Admission Arrangements

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