School Admissions
We provide up to 20 places in reception each year and operate an open access and fully inclusive admissions policy with pupils from all backgrounds and abilities being welcome.
Advance Learning Partnership is the admission authority and is responsible for determining its admission arrangements. The Trust has determined that all admissions will be coordinated through the Local Authority School Admission arrangements. This also includes admission arrangements for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
To view how an ALP school considers applications for every age group and what parents should do if they want to apply for a place for their child at the school please read the admission policy. Within the policy there will also be details of oversubscription criteria. Policy can be found – https://alplearning.org.uk/governance/admissions/
School Admission Dates
School admissions for September 2024 are now closed. Applications for 2025 admissions will open in September 2024.
How to apply for a place
As a parent/carer, you will need to complete the Common Application Form (CAF) online or as hard copy, and submit to the Local Authority.
If you are considering New Brancepeth Academy as an option for your child in reception please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require more details or if you would like to arrange a visit to school prior to your child starting, please contact the school office.
Applying for a place
Visit the Durham County Council website for information regarding the school admission process and primary school admissions.
Full details of the admission arrangements can be found in the Primary and Secondary Admissions brochure produced by Durham County Council.
Admissions from Reception to Year 6 are administered by School Places and Admissions, County Hall, at all points of the school year. Prospective parents should contact 03000 265 879 with any enquiries.
Apply using the parent portal page – https://education.durham.gov.uk/SynergyWeb/
In Year Admissions
For any new admissions during the school year you must contact Durham County Council who handle the in Year Admissions. https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2197/Apply-to-change-school-during-the-school-year.
Details of In Year Admissions are also available within the Admission policy – Policies and Procedures
Timeline
To view timeline for applications visit the following page: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/27937/Timelines-and-important-dates-for-primary-school-applications
Nursery Places
Requests for future Nursery places should be made directly to the school office. We offer both two-year-old nursery provision and nursery for three and four-year-olds. We offer free Play and Learn spaces as well as 30 hours’ free childcare to eligible families.
Paper copies of application forms can be collected from the school office and you will be contacted by the EYFS lead or office staff before your child is due to start with us.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We are committed to meeting the needs of all children including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We would ask parents to discuss the identified needs with the school prior to starting so that appropriate intervention and support can be planned and implemented. Advice from the LA or other agencies may be requested to ensure any the school can meet any needs appropriately.
Applying for a school place if your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan or a Statement of SEND
Children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (or Statement of Special Education Needs) follow a different admission and transfer process for a new school. Please continue to complete Durham County Council’s parental preference form, as part of the admission process to a new school. You continue to have a right to request a particular school and this will be considered alongside the information that we have about your child’s special educational needs. The information would have been provided as part of the Education, Health and Care assessment or following the review meeting.
You can view further SEND information by downloading the SEND Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy, Equality Policy, Respect and Positive Relationships Policy (Behaviour), Supporting Children with Medical Conditions Policy and Accessibility Plan which you can find in the school policies section of the website.
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail, please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
Appeal
To appeal against an admission decision visit: School admissions-appeals.
Admission Policies
To view the admission policies please use the following link – Policies and Procedures
For details of what happens after primary school offer day 16th April 2025
