Admissions

Houghton-on-the-Hill CE Primary School admits pupils into its Foundation Stage class via the Local Authority Admissions Authority.

Midterm admissions are completed through Learn-AT. Please click on this link https://apply.learnat.uk/

Please note this is an online application system. Parents interested in a place at our school are encouraged to visit the school and also to complete a school admission form.

The deadline for FIRST TIME ADMISSION is 15th January 2026 for pupils who will be four years old on 31st August 2026. We will host an Open Day in the Autumn Term for prospective new families to visit our school.

Pupils due to transfer to secondary education will be contacted by the Education Authority early in the Autumn Term.

Currently, our planned admissions number for each year group is thirty.

Please follow the links below for Admission Policies and the Leicestershire Admissions Website:

Some of our classes are full, so anyone considering making a mid-year application for a place for their child in EYFS to Year 6 inclusive is strongly advised to consult with the Headteacher before making any significant commitments.

Entry to our Foundation (4+) stage at the start of each academic year is not affected.

Appeals

The Leicester Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) are responsible for handling all appeals at Learn Academies Trust. They provide an independent, professional Schools Appeals Service dedicated to ensuring that all admission appeal hearings are heard fairly, equally and within the law. More details can be found on their website and the Appeal Service Dates for 2025-2026 can be found below.

Website: https://www.leicesterdbe.org/schools/admissions-and-appeals/
Email: officedbe@leicesterdbe.org
Post: Leicester Diocesan Board of Education, St. Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ

For further information about the involvement of Leicestershire Local Authority in school admissions please visit www.leics.gov.uk/admissions

Appeal Service Dates 2025-2026
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