Admissions
Please visit the Nottinghamshire County Council website for more detailed information and to apply.
Applying for a school place at Notts County Council
Determined Admission Arrangements 2024/2025
Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy - 2024-25 determined admission arrangements.pdf
Burntstump Seely - SIF. 2024-25.docx
Determined Admission Arrangements 2025/2026
Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy - 2025-2026 Determined Admissions Arrangements - Nov 24.pdf
Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy - SIF 2025-2026
Burntstump Seely C of E Academy is a member of the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham Multi Academy Trust, who are the admissions authority for the academy.
Applications must be made through your home local authority on the Common Application form. For Nottinghamshire residents, this can be found on the NCC website by following this link and applications should be completed by the closing date for applications as stated in the Nottinghamshire Coordinated scheme. 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.
Right of Appeal
Under the terms of the School Admissions Appeals Code 2012, if you apply for and are refused a place at Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy 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.
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 8th May 2024.
Primary Appeals Timetable – 2024/25 Admissions Round
- Offer Date:16th April 2024
- Deadline for lodging appeals 8th May 2024
- Deadline for hearing on-time appeals:10th July 2024
Note:- Appeals lodged after 8th May 2024 will, where possible, be heard together with those appeals lodged before this date
In Year and Transfer Appeals
For other appeals such as transfer and in-year admissions (moving from one school to another during the school year) please return your form to Nottinghamshire County Council within 4 weeks of the date of your refusal letter. These appeals will be heard within 30 school days of receipt of your appeal.
ADMISSION TO OTHER YEAR GROUPS
For in-year admissions into other age groups within the school, applicants should contact the Local Authority Admissions team who will then forward your request to the school. Please follow this link for information.
Appeals documents
2024-2025 Primary Appeals Timetable.pdf
2024-2025 Paper Appeal Form.pdf