Admissions
So you want to join Bolton Brow? Great choice! Here’s how.
If your child isn’t old enough to start school yet, it’s a good idea to arrange a tour of the school so you can meet our friendly staff and get a good feel for the place!
It’s a good idea to think of some questions that you’d like to ask us and tell us a little bit about your family and what’s important to you.
Timetable for the Primary Co-ordinated Scheme for the 2024/2025 Academic Year - click here
Timetable for the Primary Co-ordinated Scheme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year - click here
Bolton Brow primary Academy are part of the coordinated admissions scheme for Calderdale for more information visit www.calderdale.gov.uk/admissions.
September 2025 start
Children born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021 are eligible to begin Reception class in September 2025. Applications for a Reception place must be made between November 2024 and mid-January 2025. Applications are made to Calderdale Council, not directly to school.
September 2026 start
Children born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 are eligible to begin Reception class in September 2026. Applications for a Reception place must be made between November 2025 and mid-January 2026. Applications are made to Calderdale Council, not directly to school.
Parents/carers are welcome to make contact with the school office for more information about the school and possible out of school hours visits.
Click here to view a video that shows you more about our brilliant school.
The Calderdale Primary Schools admissions leaflet is available by clicking here.
For all the information about school admissions in Calderdale, and to apply (once the application window is open), please click below.
Key documents
Our admissions policy was the subject of a consultation from November 2018 - January 2019 and the oversubscription criteria were determined through this process.
Appeals Procedure
Parents who want to appeal against the decision not to offer their child a place at the school must:
• Write to The Admission Appeals Clerk, Together Learning Trust, c/o The Brooksbank School, Victoria Road, Elland, HX5 0QG
• or email admin@tlt.school
Parents must request an appeal in writing.
Starting school in another year
Children may be able to join our school in other year groups at any time during the school year, if a place is available. Please contact us to arrange a visit and to discuss this.
All in year applications should be made via the Local Authority. Please click on the button below.
Starting Nursery
Children are admitted to our Nursery class three times a year (September, January and after Easter) from the term following their 3rd birthday (or later). Full time and part time places are available, and full or half days, which is ideal for introducing children to the school environment.
If you want your child to start in Nursery, you apply directly to school. Contact us to arrange a visit and pick up an application form in the school office.
All 3 and 4 year olds in England are entitled to 15 hours free childcare per week. Many families are entitled to 30 hours. Please contact the school office for further information.
Come and have a look around
We hope exploring this website has given you a good idea of what our school is like, but it’s no substitute for visiting in person and meeting our staff and pupils. We think you’ll be impressed. Please get in touch to arrange a visit.