The School has 30 nursery places available for the morning and afternoon sessions.
Morning session is from 9.00am to 12noon
Afternoon session from 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Applications for Nursery places are made through Barnsley Local Authority. https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/children-families-and-education/childcare-nurseries-and-family-support/school-nursery-places/
The School does not give priority for reception places within the admissions criteria to children who attend the nursery. To do so would give an unfair advantage to children whose parents are able to take advantage of a nursery place at the school in comparison to those who have to attend other providers.
Parents will need to apply for a reception place via the process mentioned below if they would like their child to be considered for a place.
Reception Admissions
The School has 45 places for Reception.
Applications for places at the School will be made in accordance with Local Authority’s ‘Co- ordinated Admission Arrangements. Applications must be made on the common application form (CAF) which is provided by the Local Authority. Full details can be found by clicking the following link:- Primary school places – Barnsley Council Online
Applicants will be considered under the admissions policy : Highgate Primary Academy Admissions – 24-25
Transferring Schools
Any parent wishing to transfer their child to Highgate Primary Academy from their current School, will need to apply through Barnsley LA. Transferring schools (barnsley.gov.uk)
Applicants will be considered under the admissions policy: Highgate-Primary-Academy-Admissions-23-24
Parents who would like to consider the School for their child can contact the Academy for an appointment with the Principal or Vice Principal to look around.
Appeals Guidance
Parents / Carers, if they wish, have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel if they are dissatisfied with an admissions decision of the Academy. The appeal panel will be independent of the Academy. The arrangements for appeals will be in line with the School Admission Appeals Code published by the Department for Education. The decision of the panel is binding on all parties.
Parents can only appeal once for any academic year unless there has been a change in circumstances relevant to the application.