Admissions

Gamston St Peter's is a member of the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham Multi Academy Trust, who are the admissions authority for the school.

Applications must be made through your home local authority. For Nottinghamshire residents, the application form can be found on the NCC website: 

www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/learning/schools/admissions

Applications must be submitted by the closing date for applications as stated in the Nottinghamshire co-ordinated scheme. The closing date for applications for a place in Reception in September 2024 is 15th January 2024. The offer of a place will be made by the Local Authority to all parents on the offer day set out in the co-ordinated scheme.

The published admission number for 2024-25 is 15 children. All applications for the Reception year will be ranked in accordance with the admission criteria as set out in the Admissions Arrangements below. Any additional information about special circumstances or a Supplementary Information Form must be emailed to the school office by 15th January 2024 (office@gamston.snmat.org.uk). Any applications received after 15th January 2024 will be added to the waiting list for places.

Right of Appeal

Under the terms of the School Admissions Appeals Code 2012, if you apply for and are refused a place at Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School, you have the right to appeal.

Admission Appeals at SNMAT academies are managed by Nottinghamshire County Council Appeals Team, who provide an independent appeals process. Appeals at SNMAT academies will be heard by an Independent Appeals Panel in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2014, The School Admissions Appeals Code 2012 and Part 3 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.

The school operates a Waiting List for its intake year group in partnership with Nottinghamshire LA. This is kept and prioritised following the oversubscription criteria until the end of the autumn term.

Children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education Health and Care Plan that names the Academy will be admitted.

 How do I make an appeal for a place at this school?

If you wish to appeal against a decision to refuse a place for your child at this school you can appeal online or in writing.  Information on how to appeal can be found via:- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/school-admissions/making-a-school-admission-appeal or by calling 0300 500 80 80.  Please ensure that you read the guidance notes published online before submitting your appeal.

For appeals during the 2024/25 admissions round (to start Reception or via infant to junior transfer in September 2024), you should return your completed form to Nottinghamshire County Council by 16 May 2024.

In Year Admissions

Details of the application process for ‘in year’ admissions is on the Nottinghamshire County Council website: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/school-admissions/changing-school and applications should be made directly to Nottinghamshire County Council.