Norfolk Community Primary School is a two form entry school, which allows us to have up to 60 children per year group. Our procedures and policy are in line with that of Sheffield Local Authority. If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
Admissions
Important Information
If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020
Your child will start school in 2024/2025
You can now start to apply for a school place
Save time apply online: www.sheffield.gov.uk/schools-childcare
Closing date for all applications is 15 January 2024. If you have not yet applied for a Reception place, please contact the school for an application form.
Norfolk Community Primary School adheres to the Sheffield Pupil Admissions Policy from the Local Authority.
Our current pupil admission number is 60 pupils per year group.
Parents/carers should apply for school places through the Local Authority via Sheffield Council this includes in-year transfers.
Here you will find the Local Authority policy for admissions as well as guidance for parents/carers on the admissions process. This link also provides information on the application process, catchment areas, online application forms, over subscription, admissions policy and appeals.
We encourage prospective parents and pupils to visit our school. Call the school office on (0114) 2692 602 to arrange a suitable time.
In-Year Admissions:
Woodhouse West Primary School participates in the Local Authority’s Coordinated Admission Scheme for in-year admissions.
If a parent of a child on our roll wishes to apply for a transfer to another school, they must obtain a transfer form from the school for completion of Section 2.
The application must then be sent to the Local Authority which will process the application on the parent’s behalf.
The Local Authority will confirm the outcome of the application in writing within 15 school days.
If the application is refused, the Local Authority will advise on the statutory appeal procedure.
Details of the Co-ordinated Admission Scheme and how in-year applications are managed can be seen at https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/schools-childcare/apply-school-place.html
Families new to the city:
For families that are new to the City, they should contact the Children Missing Education Team at ed-missingchildren@sheffield.gov.uk or 0114 273 6462 to arrange an appointment to make an admission application.
Nursery:
We admit children into our nursery the term after their third birthday. Application forms are available from the school office. Please be aware that a place in our nursery does not guarantee admission into school.
Secondary School:
If you have a child currently in Y6 you will have received an information pack asking you to apply for secondary school. You will receive your allocation for a secondary school place in Spring term.
Oversubscribed schools and appeals
Appeal your child's school place
You are entitled to appeal for a place at any school which your child has been refused.
In order to have your case considered by an Independent Appeal Panel you must complete a Notice of Appeal Form for each school you wish to appeal for. Your child will remain allocated to the school named in your letter unless they are offered an alternative place from the waiting list or by the appeal panel.
Criteria:
Priority 1 children in care (previously in care)
Pupils who are, or have previously been in care but ceased to be so because they were adopted, became subject to a child arrangement order or a special Guardianship Order immediately following being in care.
Priority 2 catchment area with sibling
Children who normally reside in the defined catchment area who also have a brother or sister at the preferred school at the point of entry will be considered next.
Priority 3 catchment area
Children who normally reside in the defined catchment area of a school.
Priority 4 brother or sisters (siblings) of children refused a place at their Sheffield catchment school
A sibling is defined as a child who permanently or usually lives at the same address as:
Priority 5 brothers or sisters (siblings)
A sibling is defined as a child who permanently or usually lives at the same address as:
Priority 6 designated feeder school
Attendance at a primary school which is officially designated as a feeder school to a secondary school, but where you live outside the catchment area.
Priority 7 other applications
Any child who does not fit into the above categories will be considered next.
Tie breakers
If the admission number is reached mid-category, there are 2 stages of further consideration carried out within the above outlined categories:
Oversubscription criteria for primary school places
The following criteria confirm the priorities for admission into Sheffield community and voluntary controlled schools.
If your enquiry relates to a specific year you will need to see the criteria for that year.
Governing Bodies for voluntary aided and foundation schools are the Admission Authority who establish admission arrangements and allocate school places. Broomhill Infant School is the only foundation school in Sheffield. The school is independent from ourselves and the Governing Body is responsible for setting and applying their own admission criteria.
More information can be found here
Supporting Documents
In-Year Admissions
Norfolk Community Primary School participates in the Local Authority’s Co-ordinated Admission Scheme for in-year admissions. If a parent of a child on our roll wishes to apply for a transfer to another school, they must obtain a transfer form from the school for completion of Section 2. The application must then be sent to the Local Authority which will process the application on the parent’s behalf. The Local Authority will confirm the outcome of the application in writing within 15 school days. If the application is refused, the Local Authority will advise on the statutory appeal procedure. Details of the Co-ordinated Admission Scheme and how in-year applications are managed can be seen at https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/schools-childcare/apply-school-place.html
Families New to the City
Families that are new to the City should contact the Children Missing Education Team at ed-missingchildren@sheffield.gov.uk or 0114 273 6462 to arrange an appointment to make an admission application.