Hollinswood Primary School and Nursery

Admissions Information

Please see our Admissions Policy for full information or contact the school for specific enquiries.

Nursery Admissions

The school has it’s own policy for Nursery Admissions. Nursery Admissions Policy 

Our current offer is the free Government Funded 15 hours per week session. This is currently offered through a morning session (08:45am - 11:45am) (Monday to Friday - Term Time Only).

To apply for a place at our nursery, please pop into the school office to complete a registration form or alternatively complete and return the following form to A2200@taw.org.uk. Nursery Registration Form

We will contact you the term before your child is due to start nursery to let you know if we are able to offer your child a nursery session (This will depend on current numbers in nursery). Once a place is offered, we will send you the induction arrangements for you and your child. 

The following link provides more information on financial support and help with childcare costs. 

Telford.gov.uk information financial Support and help with Childcare cost- funded childcare for working families.

School Admissions

Our Admissions Authority, Telford and Wrekin Council, coordinates our school admissions from Year Reception to Year 6. Please visit their admissions pages on their website.

Note to apply for a school place you will need to create an account on the Parent Portal or log into you existing account. Parent Portal Website

If parents do not have access to a computer, please contact the school to arrange an appointment to use the schools computer facilities or alternatively visit a local library to use their computer facilities.

Published Admission Number (PAN)

For admission to all year groups, the school will admit children up to the class number limit, after which the class will be deemed full. The school has a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 60 places for year's R to 6, (Reception is currently capped at 30 places for academic year 2024/2025).

All requests for places must be applied to Telford and Wrekin Council Admissions. See above for the application process.

Reception Class Application Timeline and Procedure

The application process will begin around twelve months before your child is eligible to start school.

Please note:

• Parents need to apply to the local authority where they pay council tax
• If a child is attending a nursery attached to a school, they must apply for a Reception school place. Attendance at the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place.
• The deadline for applying for a school place is 15 January 2025.
• More information is available at www.telford.gov.uk/admissions regarding school allocations and oversubscription criteria.
• If a child has an Education, Health and Care Plan, the closing date is 31 October 2024 for all applications.

If you are having problems with the application process, please contact the School Admissions Team at admissions@telford.gov.uk

School Admissions Information Booklet Primary Phase - 2025/2026

Calling all Parents for Children Starting School September 2025

The selection of your child’s first school is one of the most important and significant points in their life as well as yours as a parent/carer.  As parents ourselves, we understand how important it is that you feel confident that the school you choose for your child will provide the same levels of care, nurture and support they have been used to at home as well as providing the very best rounded educational experiences for your child as they begin their school journey.

Please come along to one of our two open evenings to experience life at Hollinswood Primary School & Nursery.  You will have the opportunity to meet staff, ask questions and see our fantastic school grounds and facilities on offer.

Our two sessions available for you to drop in to are:

• Tuesday 22^nd October 2024 (4.00pm – 6.00pm)
• Monday 11^th November 2024 (4.00pm – 6.00pm)

Please contact us on 01952 386920/386930 or a2200@taw.org.uk to book your place. We look forward to meeting you and your child(ren).

Secondary School Application Timeline and Procedure

Transferring from primary to secondary school is an important and exciting step in your child's education. Children usually start secondary school at the start of September following their eleventh birthday.

Children born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 will start secondary school from September 2025. Parents need to apply for a Year 7 place by 31 October 2024.

Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) must also apply by 31 October 2024.

You are strongly advised to apply to four local schools including your nearest or catchment area school. You can use our Catchment Area School Finder Tool to check which school are your nearest or catchment area schools.

Please read the Guide to Secondary School Admissions booklet for information on school open days and evenings, the process of applying for a secondary school place and to understand how places are offered.

School Admissions Information Booklet Secondary Phase - 2025/2026

Admission to Other Year Groups (In-Year Transfers)

Families who move to Telford and Wrekin outside the normal points of entry i.e. at the start of primary or secondary school and need school places for their children will need to make an In-year application.

If you are looking to transfer your child to a school in Telford and Wrekin from another local school, you should first speak to staff at your child’s current school if you have any issues or concerns. A change of school could be disruptive to your child’s education, so you should consider whether this is in your child’s best interests.

Many schools are likely to be full and will not be able to offer any additional places. The School Admissions team will be able to advise you which schools have places available.

Please view the Local Authorities Coordinated In-Year Admissions scheme here.

Formal Offers of School Places

When we are notified by the Local Authority of the place offered to your child(ren), we will contact you regarding an induction meeting with you, your child(ren) and the school. This meeting will consist of a short induction for your child(ren) to their new class and teacher and a meeting with the School Business Manager to share all important/relevant school information/polices. 

Moving to Telford

If you are moving into the Borough and you fall into the category of vulnerable learner or key worker and may require assistance regarding a school place in terms of child care please email admissions@telford.gov.uk.

For information on the update on the school admission appeals - please click here - New Government Guidance

Please contact legal and democratic email if you wish to receive further advice Democratic.Services@telford.gov.uk.