School Admissions -
Doncaster LEA
The Admissions Team at Doncaster LA arrange the admission
of pupils into schools in the Doncaster area. They can
advise on how to make an application and inform you of
the relevant closing dates. They can also let you know
which is your catchment area school. The Admissions Team
are based at The Council House, College Road, Doncaster
DN1 3AD and can be contacted on the following telephone
numbers 01302 737234/736083 or 737204.
 Starting School
All children are required by law to start school at the
beginning of the term after their fifth birthday. However,
children in Doncaster are normally admitted to school
(full-time to reception class) from the September following
their fourth birthday.
The closing date for admission to Reception Classes in
September 2007 is 12 noon on 17 November 2006.
Admission
to junior school
At the end of the one stage of schooling, children
normally transfer to the next school suitable for
their age in
the catchment area. Children transfer from Infant
School to Junior School, if necessary, at age 7.
If your child
is currently attending an Infant School in Doncaster,
you will automatically receive information about
how to apply for a place at a Junior School. If your
child
currently attends a school outside Doncaster, you
will need to contact the School Admissions Team at
the address
shown above.
The closing date for admission to Junior Schools
in September 2007 is 12 noon on 17 November 2006. Admission
to secondary school
Children transfer from Primary School or Junior School
to Secondary School at age 11. If your child is currently
attending a school in Doncaster, you will automatically
receive information about how to apply for a place
at a Secondary School. If your child currently attends
a
school outside Doncaster, you will need to contact
the Admissions Team at the address shown above.
The closing date for admission to Secondary School
in September 2007 is 20 October 2006.
Change of address
Schools will normally only admit children at the beginning
of a school term, except in special circumstances,
such as a change of home address. If you have recently
moved
or are planning to move, either into Doncaster, or
from one part of the Borough to another, you should
contact
the Admissions Team at the address shown above.
Casual
admissions
Casual Admissions between schools are not recommended,
except where absolutely necessary, as they are not
judged to be in the child’s best interest. Should you
be considering such a move, you should first discuss
the matter with the Headteacher of your child’s
existing school, who will be able to offer advice on
his or her educational needs. If you then wish to transfer
your child to an alternative school, your request should
be made to the Admissions Team, at the address shown
above. |
