It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that they apply for a school place for their children when entering Reception for the first time.
Applications are invited every Autumn term (mid-September to early October)
To apply for a school place
The closing date for all applications was 15 January 2025. If you have not yet applied for a Reception place, please contact the school for an application form.
Acres Hill adheres to the Sheffield Pupil Admissions Policy from the Local Authority.
Our current pupil admission number is 30 pupils per year group, with an additional 10 place KS2 Integrated Resource (The Pride).
Parents/carers should apply for school places through the Local Authority via Sheffield Council this includes in-year transfers.
Here you will find the Local Authority policy for admissions as well as guidance for parents/carers on the admissions process. This link also provides information on the application process, catchment areas, online application forms, over subscription, admissions policy and appeals.
We encourage prospective parents and pupils to visit our school. Call the school office on (0114) 2441512 to arrange a suitable time and day to visit.
Transfer from Acres Hill to another School
If you are looking for your child to transfer from Acres Hill to another school, then please download and complete the attached form. Once complete, please email to transfer@acreshill.sheffield.sch.uk
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact school and speak with Mrs Chloe Lonsdale our attendance officer
In-Year Admissions
Acres Hill Community Primary School participates in the Local Authority's Co-ordinated Admission Scheme for in-year admissions. If a parent of a child on our roll wishes to apply for a transfer to another school, they must obtain a transfer form from the school for completion of Section 2.
The application must then be sent to the Local Authority which will process the application on the parent's behalf. The Local Authority will confirm the outcome of the application in writing within 15 school days. If the application is refused, the Local Authority will advise on the statutory appeal procedure. Details of the Co-ordinated Admission Scheme and how in-year applications are managed can be seen at https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/schools-childcare/apply-school-place
Families new to the City
For families that are new to the City, they should contact the Children Missing in Education Team at ed-missingchildren@sheffield.gov.uk or 0114 273 6462 to arrange an appointment to make an admission application.
Nursery Place:
We have places available in our nursery. Please contact the School Office if you are interested in a place and would like to be added to our School Nursery waiting list.
Children become eligible for 3 & 4 year old FEL places from the term after their 3rd birthday. We are also offering 30 hour places to families who are entitled to 30 hour childcare. Details can be found on the Sheffield City Council website
Sheffield City Council - information about free early learning places
Secondary School:
If you have a child currently in Y6 you will have received an information pack directly from the Sheffield City Council asking you to apply for secondary school.
Closing date for online applications is mid October.
To apply for a secondary school place
Save time apply online: www.sheffield.gov.uk/schools-childcare
You will receive your allocation for a secondary school place in Spring term.