Admissions
At Alston School we are committed to ensuring that we induct pupils through a carefully organised process making sure that pupils settle happily and make a good start.
If you have any queries regarding admissions, please get in touch by phone – 0121 464 1569. We would be happy to discuss this with you.
In order to apply for an in-year place at our school you will need to request an application form from the main office or by e-mailing admissions@alston.bham.sch.uk
Our Admissions Policy, which follows Local Authority guidelines, provides full details about how to apply for a place.
The school can admit 30 children in any class.
Admissions Policies
We ask for the following information to be provided in order to register a child:
Identification
Full Birth Certificate Or Passport
Proof of Address (Official document that states where the child lives, not parent)
Tax Credit Letter Or Child Benefit Letter Or Hospital/GP Letter
The criteria are as follows:
1. Looked after children and any child with a statement of Special Educational Needs.
2. Children with brothers or sisters already at school who will still be at Alston Primary School when they start school themselves.
3. Children who live nearest to the school by straight line measurement.
The arrangements for children who transfer from another school to Nansen Primary are as follows:
The arrangements for children who transfer from another school to Alston Primary School are as follows:
1. Once the decision to transfer to Alston Primary School has been made, a start date for your child(ren) will be established. Details of previous school will be taken so that records can be passed on.
2. To assist with your son’s/daughter’s transfer, parents and children will have the opportunity to view the school at work and meet the Head Teacher.
If the year group is full, you will be placed on a waiting list and we will inform you when a place becomes available.
If you would like to seek more advice please feel free to come and talk to one of the school admin staff. Alternatively, you may wish to contact the Admissions and Appeals Department at Birmingham City Council - telephone number: 0121 303 1888.
Please make a note of the important dates below:
For 2026-27 Reception School Places
Please follow the link which will direct you to Admissions & Appeals. You will then need to apply online for the school of your choice. The deadline to apply by is 15th January 2026.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions
National offer day - 16th April 2026
Deadline for submitting appeals - 15th May 2026
Appeal hearings for appeals submitted on time - 17th July 2026
Round closes (applications need to be made using in-year application directly to school ) - 31st July 2026
Term starts - 1st September 2026
For 2025-26 Current Year 6 to Year 7 Places
Please follow the link which will direct you to Admissions & Appeals. You will then need to apply online for the school of your choice. The deadline to apply by is 31st October 2025.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Results of grammar school test - 17th October 2025
Closing date for applications - 31st October 2025
National offer day - 2nd March 2026
Deadline for submitting appeals - 13th April 2026
Appeal hearings for appeals submitted on time - 16th June 2026
Induction (Transition) day at Secondary School - 1st July 2026
Round closes (applications need to be made using in-year application directly to school after this
date) - 31st July 2026
Term starts - 1st September 2026
Further Information
Birmingham City Council School Admissions
