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

Admissions Policies

The school can admit 30 children in any class.

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

Once this information has been provided a member of the office team will complete an application form with you in order to add your child to the waiting list.

Please do not be offended when asked to provide the above as this is the same procedure for every individual that wants to register for a place at Alston Primary School or any other school.

The school can admit 30 children in any class.

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.

Primary School Transfers

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 2025-26 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 2025.

http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions

Application period starts - 1st October 2024

Closing date for applications - 15th January 2025

National offer day - 16th April 2025

Deadline for submitting appeals - 2nd June 2025

Appeal hearings for appeals submitted on time - 25th July 2025

Round closes (applications need to be made using in-year application directly to school ) - 31st July 2025

Term starts - 1st September 2025

For 2024-25 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 2024.

http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions

Application period starts - 1st September 2024

Grammar school test - 14th September 2024

results of Grammar school test - 18th October 2024

Closing date for applications - 31st October 2024

National offer day - 3rd March 2025

Deadline for submitting appeals - 31st March 2025

Appeal hearings for appeals submitted on time - May and June 2025

Induction (Transition) day at Secondary School - 2nd July 2025

Round closes (applications need to be made using in-year application directly to school after this date) - 31st July 2025

Term starts - 1st September 2025

Further BCC Information

Appeals Process - Birmingham City Council