Admissions
At Stocksfield Avenue Primary School we welcome everyone. If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
We are proud to be an inclusive and nurturing school community where every child is valued and supported to achieve their full potential. Choosing the right school is an important decision, and we are here to support you through every step of the admissions process.
Our admissions arrangements provide clear information on how to apply for a place, key dates, and the criteria used for allocating places. We encourage parents and carers to read this information carefully and to contact us if you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Stocksfield Avenue Primary School.
If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
Nursery Admissions
Admissions to the Nursery class are dealt with by the school. Forms can be downloaded (see below) or obtained from the school office. Completed forms need to be returned to the school office or emailed to admin.saps@smartacademies.net along with the relevant documentation required. Admission to nursery does not guarantee a place in our reception classes.
Reception Admissions
Applying for a school place in a reception class for the academic year starting in September 2025.
The application process for a school place in a Reception class for the school year starting in September 2024 will close midday on 15th May 2026.
All information can be found by copying and pasting the following link:
Applying for Reception places | Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Council manage our school admissions. You should apply for a place through the School Admissions Team at Newcastle Civic Centre. Should you have any enquiries regarding Reception places please contact the Civic Centre School Admissions Team on 0191 2787878.
Please see link below regarding SMART Multi Academy Trust Policies and Procedures.
Right of Appeal
Parents/Carers who are refused a place for their child at the school have a statutory right of appeal to an independent appeals panel. Please contact the Schools Appeals Team for information (phone 0191 277 7427 or e-mail schoolappeals@newcastle.gov.uk).
Information is also available at www.newcastle.gov.uk/admissions.
Appeals will be heard and determined before the end of July.
For appeals deadlines and more information is available at Appeals for school places | Newcastle City Council
Appeals timetable
Timetable for reception or transfer places in middle, secondary and high schools
For reception or transfer appeals for places in September, you will have at least 20 school days to submit an appeal from the day you received notice that your application was unsuccessful.
The deadlines for submitting an appeal in order to ensure that it is heard before the end of the summer term are:
- Transfer place - 2 April 2026
- Reception place - 18 May 2026
Appeals submitted within the deadlines will be heard within 40 school days of these dates. You can submit an appeal after these dates but it may not be possible to hear your case until after the summer holiday. Then it will be considered after the panel has already heard any appeals which were submitted within deadline.
Where possible appeals arising from late applications will be heard within 40 school days of this deadline or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
Appeals submitted after the deadline will be heard within 40 school days of receipt where possible.
In year transfers
An in year admission is when a parent wishes to apply for a place at a school outside of the usual admission date at the start of the academic year. This can be because the child is moving to a different address or is new to the country or can be for other reasons. These moves usually take place during the academic year, which is why they are referred to as “in year” admissions.
Newcastle City Council co-ordinates the application process. For further information and the online application form, please follow the link below: