Admission Arrangements 

Admissions

ONE Academy Trust is the Admissions Authority for all the schools within ONE Academy Trust.

Admissions to Shardlow Primary School are processed by the Local Authority as part of the Local Authority Coordinated Admissions Scheme. The Admissions link below will open the Derbyshire County Council Primary Admissions page where you will find guidance about application dates and access to online application forms for school places.   Applications can also be made via post or over the phone.

Details of application dates & offer dates are published when they become available each year.  These can be found on the Derbyshire County council website admissions pages https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school-places/apply-for-a-school-place.aspx

Visiting our school

We offer tours of the school in the Summer and Autumn term each year before the deadline date for applications and we would welcome you contacting us to arrange a visit. If you are considerig making an in-year application, you are also welcome to contact us to arrange a visit- call 01332 792215 or email enquiries@shardlow.derbyshire.sch.uk

In-Year Admissions

If you would like to make an in-year admission to move or change schools, please contact the Derbyshire County council admissions team at any point in the year. If we do not have a school place in the year you have applied for, we will add your details to a waiting list managed in accordance with our admissions policy and admissions criteria.

Appeals

If you would like to appeal against a decision relating to admissions, please scroll down the page for further information on making an appeal.

Out-of-Area

If your child currently attends a school outside of Derbyshire it may operate a different pattern of education.  Please see the Local council website or contact the school for further information.

Questions

If you would like any more information about any aspect of the admissions process, please contact us at enquiries@shardlow.derbyshire.sch.uk. 

Useful Links

Admissions 2027/28 (intake Sept 28)

For admissions in September 2027:

• The application round opens on 9th November 2026 and closes at midnight on 15th January 2027
• The offer date for the September 2027 intake is 16th April 2027 (National Offer Day) 
• If you apply online you'll also be able to log on to the Local Authority portal from this date to view your offer.
• If you don't have an email address, your offer will be posted second class on 16th April 2027

Published Admissions Number (PAN)

The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for 2027/28 is 15

Admissions & oversubscription criteria

See the attached document for 2027/28

Admissions 2026/27

For admissions in September 2026/27:

• Offer day: Offers are issued on April 16, 2026
• Appeal deadline: Appeals must be submitted by May 21, 2026
• Main appeal hearing: The main round of appeals is usually heard by July 21, 2026
• Waiting list maintenance: Waiting lists are maintained until December 31, 2026

• If you apply online you'll also be able to log on to the website from this date to view your offer.

Published Admissions Number (PAN)

The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for Shardlow Primary is 15 pupils for 2026/27

Admissions & oversubscription criteria

See below

Appeals

If you're unhappy with the decision you can make a primary school admissions appeal.  This should be made to the Local Authority using their Appeal form available on their website here

https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school-places/apply-for-a-school-place.aspx

In-year admissions only

If your appeal relates to an in-year admission you should submit your appeal to the Local Authority within 20 school days of being told that your application was unsuccessful. 

2026/27 application round

• If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2026 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2026 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal to the Local Authority by the date stated in your letter/available on the Local Authority website which will be at least 20 school days from the National Offer Day.   
• If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2026, or it relates to an in-year admission, you should submit your appeal within 20 school days from the National Offer Day.

2027/28 application round

• If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2027 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2027 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal to the Local Authority by the date stated in your letter/available on the Local Authority website which will be at least 20 school days from the National Offer Day.   
• If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2026, or it relates to an in-year admission, you should submit your appeal within 20 school days of being told your application was unsuccessful. 

Further information about admission appeals can be found on the local authority website, in our admissions policy and at GOV.UK.

If you wish to comment on the current admission arrangements please contact:

Diane Dakin (clerk to the Board of Trustees)

c/o Sawley Junior School

Wilmot Street

Sawley

Long Eaton

Notts

NG10 3DQ

Email: d.dakin@oneacademytrust.co.uk