Admissions
Thank you for your interest in our school. We are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community and welcome applications from all families.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School is a maintained community school and all admissions are managed by the Kirklees Local Authority.
Normal Point of Entry (Reception)
All application for Reception places must be made through the Kirklees LA coordinated admissions process.
Apply here:
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/apply-primary-school-place.aspx
Published Admission Number (PAN): 120
Oversubscription Criteria
If more children apply than places available, Kirklees LA will allocate places according to their published oversubcription criteria.
These include:
Looked-after or previously looked after children
Children with exceptional medical or social needs
Children with siblings already at the school
Distance from home to school
Full details can be found in the Kirklees admissions booklet.
In-Year Admissions
All in-year admissions are managed directly by Kirklees Council.
In-year Applications:
Families should apply via the Kirklees in-year transfer process.
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/changing-school-during-the-school-year.aspx
If a place is available, Kirklees will notify you. If not, you may remain on the waiting list.
Nursery Admissions
Nursery places are allocated directly by the school.
We offer:
15-hour part-time places
30-hour places for eligible families
To apply for a Nursery place, please email: office@birkbyinf.com or collect a form from the school office.
Appeals
If your child is not offered a place, you have the right to appeal.
Appeals Timetable:
Reception (September intake): Allocation day — April
Parents submit appeals by: May deadline
Appeals heard: June–July
In-year appeals: Heard within 30 school days of lodging
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/about-admission-appeals.aspx
The appeals process is administered by Kirklees LA.
Contact Details
Kirklees School Admissions:
Website: Kirklees Admissions Service
Telephone: 01484 225007
School Office:
Email: office@birkbyinf.com
Phone: 01484 223969

