Admissions

Admissions to Stockton on the Forest Primary School, including “in-year applications”, are dealt with by the admissions team at the City of York, as the admissions authority for our school. 

For prospective families whose children will start Reception in September 2024, small-group and 1-1 tours of the school can be offered. These can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01904 400366 or emailing the school office on stocktononforest.primary@york.gov.uk

• Details of all admissions policies that apply in the City of York can be found here
• The admissions policy for the current academic year, 2023-2024, can be downloaded here
• The Admission Policy for Entry into Reception at Community and Voluntary Controlled Primary and Infant Schools in September 2024 can be downloaded here
• the PAN (Planned Admission Number) for Stockton on the Forest Primary School for September 2024 is 15.
• For information on requesting a place in year groups other than Reception please see the admissions team page about “in-year applications”

If you have any queries about the admissions policy or process you can call 01904 551554 or email education@york.gov.uk. Further details are also available on their website together with details about the appeals process.

Will your child start reception in September 2024?

For prospective families whose children will start in Reception in September 2024, small-group or 1-1 tours of the school will be offered throughout autumn term 2023.

You should apply for your child to start primary or infant school in the school year your child turns 4 so for entry into Reception in the September 2024 school year, children will have been born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020.

Applications for a place in Reception starting in September 2024 opened on the 12th September 2023. Please note that applying early does not give any priority, although to have the best chance of your application being successful you should complete and submit your application by the deadline which is the 15th January 2024.

Late applications can be made after this date, but may be dealt with after all the other applications that were received on or before the application deadline which means you will stand less chance of getting your preferred school. National Offer Day is in April.

Applications for entry into reception can be made by using the online form to apply for a school place.

If you can’t apply online you can request a paper Primary Application Form by calling 01904 551 554.

Please read the Guide for Parents when applying for a school place, as it contains key information on school admissions. You can also find the Guide to School Catchment Areas online.  We also advise you to keep checking on the City of York Council Admissions site to keep updated with key dates throughout the year.

Key Dates for Admissions to Reception 2024

12th September 2023 – opening date for applications
November 2023 onwards – prospective families can arrange visits via the school office
15th January 2024 – Deadline for applications
16th April 2024 – or the next working day – National Offer Day
17th May 2024 – Appeal forms to be returned
June – July 2024 – Admission appeals heard
September 2024 – Applications for the 2025 entry into Reception expected to open

Admissions Consultation for 2025-26

In line with the School Admissions Code 2021, City of York Council hold a coordinated admission consultation on behalf of schools within York and the School Admission Authorities. Where a school is part of a Multi Academy Trust, the Trust is the Admission Authority and not City of York Council.

When information about this year’s admissions consultation is available, we will share it here.

Applications for entry into reception can be made by using the online form to apply for a school place.

If you can’t apply online you can request a paper Primary Application Form by calling 01904 551 554.

Please read the Guide for Parents when applying for a school place, as it contains key information on school admissions. You can also find the Guide to School Catchment Areas online.  We also advise you to keep checking on the City of York Council Admissions site to keep updated with key dates throughout the year.

Key Dates for Admissions to Reception 2024

12th September 2023 – opening date for applications
November 2023 onwards – prospective families can arrange visits via the school office
15th January 2024 – Deadline for applications
16th April 2024 – or the next working day – National Offer Day
17th May 2024 – Appeal forms to be returned
June – July 2024 – Admission appeals heard
September 2024 – Applications for the 2025 entry into Reception expected to open

Admissions Consultation for 2025-26

In line with the School Admissions Code 2021, City of York Council hold a coordinated admission consultation on behalf of schools within York and the School Admission Authorities. Where a school is part of a Multi Academy Trust, the Trust is the Admission Authority and not City of York Council.

When information about this year’s admissions consultation is available, we will share it here.