Nursery Admissions

Children are eligible to start our Nursery the term after they turn 3 years old.  If you would like to apply for a Nursery place, please complete the online application form and it will automatically be sent to the school admin team. 

Please email office@alwoodley.net to inform us that you have completed the form.

Reception Intake

Children are admitted at the beginning of the school year (September) in which they will have their 5th birthday.

If you are applying for a place in Reception, you must apply through Leeds City Council between 1 November and 15 January prior to your child starting school.

To see last year's admission details for our school click on this link (leeds.gov.uk)

Admissions

Alwoodley Primary School has pupils from 3 to 11 years (Nursery to Year 6). Admission to Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception.

We are a Community school and the admission authority is Leeds City Council, who sets our admission policy every year.   

Click the link below to read the Leeds City Council 2024 Admissions Policy.

Leeds City Council Admissions Policy 2023/24 (leeds.gov.uk)

Application timeline

Primary school applications, important dates

In-year applications

You can apply for a place online using the Leeds in-year application form at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions before you move schools (leeds.gov.uk).

Our waiting lists are kept until end of each school year. You will need to make a new application if you want to be on the waiting list for the following school year.

Appeals

If we cannot offer you a place, you will have the right of appeal. School appeals (leeds.gov.uk)    

Secondary School Applications for September 2024

If your child was born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013 they are due to start secondary school in September 2024.

If you live in Leeds you should submit your application to Leeds City Council even if you want to apply for a school outside of Leeds. You must apply to the local authority who empties your bins. If you live outside Leeds and want to apply for a Leeds school, you should submit your application to your council. 

You can watch Leeds City Council school admissions video here for more information. There are virtual advice sessions on the Leeds City Council social media pages. 

If you have any questions, you can contact admissions by phone 0113 222 4414 or by email: startingsecondary@leeds.gov.uk

Application timeline

Secondary school applications, important dates

Other Resources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRU1SrS7iJE