Admission Arrangements

Please use the links below to view our current admissions policies.

If you are interested in a place at our Academy for your child, we would ask that in the first instance you contact Mrs Lees on 01922 667950 or via email to office@cheslynhayprimary.academy

If you have any questions or queries relating to admissions or would like to arrange a visit to the Academy, please do not hesitate to get in touch today.

We have 60 places available for prospective applicants for our Reception Classes. 

Parents will be able to make their primary online application from 1 November 2026.

The closing date for applications is 15 January 2027.

An application can be made by following the link: Admission to Primary School - Staffordshire County Council.

Parents receive outcomes on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027.

To find out further information about the admissions process please visit Staffordshire County Council website using the links below.

Click here for Staffordshire appeals information, including how to appeal and a timetable for the stages of the appeal. 

Please contact the School office if you require further information.

Reception Admissions 2027/28

Nursery & Little Lanterns Pre-School (2-year-olds) Admissions

Applications for Nursery places for 2026/27 will be processed and co-ordinated by Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy.

To register your interest in a Nursery place, please contact the academy office on 01922 667950 or email office@cheslynhayprimary.academy.

Offers of Nursery places will be emailed to those who have been successful.

We have three Nursery intakes throughout the year and you can apply for a place for the term after your child turns three.

 For example:

  • If your child turns three before 31st December 2026 you can apply for your child to begin nursery on 4th January 2027.

  • If your child turns three before 31st March 2027 you can apply for your child to begin nursery on 12th April 2027.

  • If your child turns three before 31st August 2027 you can apply for your child to begin nursery on 2nd September 2027.

In-Year Admissions

Please complete the following application form, which we will process and advise you of the outcome within 10-15 working days.  A copy of this letter will also be sent to Staffordshire Admissions. If we are unable to offer your child a place you have the right to appeal the decision and further information will be provided in the letter.

In-Year Admissions Application Form