Admissions
Reception (EYFS) Admissions for September 2025
If you require any further information about school admissions, please contact the school office: highleesoffice@hefed.org
When will my child start school?
Children born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021 start school in September 2024. They will enter the Early Years Foundation Stage of primary school.
How can I find out more about Highlees before I apply?
Throughout the year and again towards the end of 2024, we will hold open sessions where prospective parents/carers are welcomed to Highlees. We present information about Highlees, give tours of the school showing our children at work, and offer the opportunity for parents to ask questions about the school. The sessions will be advertised in the Autumn term of 2024. We also welcome visits throughout the year. If you are interested in visiting our school, or have any questions, please contact our school office, who will be happy to help. Please see our “Contact Us” section for our contact details.
How do I apply for a place for my child at Highlees?
You can apply for your child’s primary school place via the Local Authority (LA), which is Peterborough City Council. You have the option to choose three schools in order of preference. Applications can be made online from 12th September 2024.
Applications for a Reception place must be made via the link below.
Admissions Criteria
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Academy Name |
Highlees Primary School |
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Academy Address |
Ashton Road, Westwood, Peterborough PE3 7ER |
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Headteacher |
Mr Chris Venables |
Telephone Number: |
01733 264294 |
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Admission Number |
8742000 |
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When is the deadline for applications?
You have until 15th January 2025 to submit your application.
Applications for 1st September 2025 onwards will be considered under the ‘Determined Admissions Policy As From September 2024/25. A copy of this is attached at the bottom of this page.
Published Admission Number (PAN) – Reception Entry
The Academy has an agreed PAN of 60 (2 Form Entry). The Academy will accordingly admit 60 children per year group (aged rising 5) if sufficient applications are received.
When will I know if my child has been offered a place?
You will find out which schools have offered your child a place on National Primary Offer day, which is on 16th April 2025. You can do this by logging on to the Peterborough City Council's online application system.
What can I do if my child has not been offered a place and I feel this is unfair?
You have the right to appeal against the decision. You will need to make your appeal directly to Peterborough City Council. Details of how to appeal, and the appeal timetable, can be found here.
Please see the below 'Determined Admissions Policy' for more information.
The Academy has now determined the admissions policy for entry into the academic year 2024/2025. The policy is attached below.
In-Year Admissions
If you would like your child to transfer to Highlees from another school you will need to apply for an in-year transfer. The application is made to, and managed by, Peterborough City Council. The Academy will accordingly admit 60 children per year group. (2 Form Entry).
Applications for an in-year place must be made via the link here.
If you would like further information regarding the admission's procedure, please contact our Office Manager, Miss Sara Hamlet, on 01733 264294.
For further support and guidance, please see: https://elliotfoundation.co.uk/resources/admissions