Carlton School is a non-selective school taking pupils in accordance with the Kirklees Admission Procedures, the information can be found below. We are a 1 form entry school with a maximum of 30 children in our Key Stage 1 classes and 33 children in our Key Stage 2 classes.
To help in your choice of Primary School, you are welcome to book a visit to Carlton via the school office. It is essential you book first to ensure that a member of staff is available to show you around.
Admissions to our school are controlled by the Local Authority.
You can access the Kirklees Admissions Policy by clicking here.
The Table below shows you when you are able to apply for a school place for your child.
You can apply online for a primary school or middle school place between 1 September 2024 and 15 January 2025.
| Child is born between | Starts primary school | Apply between |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2020 - 31 August 2021 | September 2025 | September 2024 - January 2025 |
| 1 September 2021 - 31 August 2022 | September 2026 | September 2025 - January 2026 |
| 1 September 2022 - 31 August 2023 | September 2027 | September 2026 - January 2027 |
| If your child was born between: | Date your child can start school |
|---|---|
| 1 September and 31 December | They can wait to start full time school or request to attend part time until the start of the Spring term (January) |
| 1 January and 31 March | They can wait to start full time school or request to attend part time until the start of the Summer term (April) |
| 1 April and 31 August (knows as 'Summer born') | Can wait to start full time school or request to attend part time until the start of the Summer term (April).
OR Wait to start full time school until the start of the Autumn term (September) the following year - but the allocated place for Reception is not kept open and parents have to re-apply for a place in Year 1 or reception for the following September. Please contact Kirklees Admissions for further guidance. |
Guidance for applying for a Primary School place, the timetable for admissions and how to apply can be found by clicking this link to the local authority website.
CHANGING SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
If your child is already attending a school but wants to transfer, you will need to complete an 'In-Year Common Application Form (ICAF).' Please click the attachment or link below for guidance on how to complete the application form and information about what will happen next. https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/apply-primary-school-place.aspx
Moving Your Child to another School
Use this form if you are moving your child from another school
Appeals
If you are refused a place at our school or you are not happy with the school that admissions have allocated your child then you have the right to appeal.
When appealing it is important for you to stay within any timetable given for your appeal process. You must state all the information on which your appeal is based in your written statement of appeal. If you miss the last date to ask for an appeal it may result in a delay in hearing your appeal.
After submitting your appeal, the clerk of the appeal panel will write to you about the appeal hearing and all the procedures will be explained. An independent appeal panel hears appeals. You must also inform the appeals panel if you intend to call any witnesses or be represented at the appeal hearing.
You can start your appeal by clicking the link below:
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/about-admission-appeals.aspx
Waiting Lists
If you are unsuccessful at receiving a place at your chosen school, in some cases you may be added to a waiting list. Click the link here to find out more about Admissions waiting lists: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/apply-primary-school-place.aspx
Contacting Kirklees Admissions
Website: www.kirklees.gov.uk/admissions
Telephone: 01484 225007
Email: schooladmissions@kirklees.gov.uk
Address: School Admissions, First Floor, Kirkgate Buildings, Byram Street,
Huddersfield HD1 1BY
