Admissions
Reception Admissions
The Governing Body is responsible for admissions to Deighton Gates Primary School. Our Published Admission Number (PAN) is 30 pupils in Reception each year. This admission limit has been agreed between the Governing Body and the Local Authority.
In line with national regulations, infant classes (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) are limited to a maximum of 30 pupils per class.
Children are normally admitted to Reception in September following their fourth birthday.
Deferring Your Child's Start Date
Parents may request to defer their child's admission until later in the same academic year, or until their child reaches compulsory school age. Requests to defer a start date until compulsory school age should be made in writing to the Head of School. Compulsory school age begins at the start of the school term following a child's fifth birthday.
Applying for a Reception Place
Applications for Reception places are managed by Leeds City Council and follow the admissions timetable agreed by the Local Authority.
For further information and to apply for a school place, please visit the Leeds City Council School Admissions webpage:
Leeds City Council normally sends reminder information to parents towards the end of October; however, you do not need to receive a reminder before making an application.
If you require assistance with your application, please contact Leeds City Council:
Telephone: 0113 222 4414
Email: startingprimary@leeds.gov.uk
In-Year Admissions
Applications for places in any year group during the school year are known as in-year admissions. To apply for an in-year place, please complete the relevant application form available on the Leeds City Council School Admissions website. Once your application has been processed by Leeds City Council, the school will be notified and will contact you to confirm whether a place is available.
For further information about in-year admissions, please visit: Leeds City Council Admissions
Appeals
If your application for a place at Deighton Gates Primary School is unsuccessful, you have the right to appeal against the decision. Information about the appeals process can be found on the Leeds City Council website. Leeds City Council Admissions
Admission Arrangements
Deighton Gates Primary School's admission arrangements are reviewed annually and are available to view upon request or via the school's website. Parents are encouraged to read the admissions policy carefully before submitting an application.