Admissions

Admissions to The Hill Primary Academy

 

Any parent wishing to consider The Hill Primary Academy for their child can contact the Academy for an appointment to look around the school and meet the staff. As a school, we would encourage you to do so before applying for a place.

Applications must be made on the application form which is provided by the Local Authority. Full details can be found by clicking the following link:- Primary school places – Barnsley Council Online.

Appeals Guidance

Parents/carers, if they wish, have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel if they are dissatisfied with an admissions decision of the Academy. The appeal panel will be independent of the Academy. The arrangements for appeals will be in line with the School Admission Appeals Code published by the Department for Education. The decision of the panel is binding on all parties.

To request an Appeal Form please Contact the Academy.

Parents can only appeal once for any academic year unless there has been a change in circumstances relevant to the application.

Further details can be found in the school admissions policy

Reception Entry 2024

Applications must be made on the application form which is provided by the Local Authority. Full details can be found by clicking the following link:- Primary school places – Barnsley Council Online.

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The-Hill-Academy Determined Admissions-Policy-2025 – 2026

 

Transferring schools

Any parent wishing to transfer their child to The Hill Academy from their current school will need to apply through Barnsley LA. Transferring schools (barnsley.gov.uk)

Applicants will be considered under the admissions policy: The Hill Academy Admissions Policy 2023-24