Admissions
First Time Admissions - those joining Reception/EYFS in September
If you are considering a place at Ridgeway Primary Academy for your child, you are most welcome to come and look around and speak to the Head of School/Executive Headteacher. Please contact the Office to make an appointment. A copy of our catchment map and admissions criteria, can be found in the links and attachments below.
The Local Authority (Leicestershire County Council) control admissions. An application for a place in a primary school must be made to the Local Authority where you live. For example, if you live in Northamptonshire, you must complete the Northamptonshire application form for primary school places, even if you intend to move to Leicestershire. If you would like to apply for a place in our school and you live in Leicestershire, the first step is to fill in a Leicestershire schools admission application form. An easy way to apply is online at www.leics.gov.uk/admissions.
At Ridgeway Primary Academy children start school in the September of the academic year in which they have their fifth birthday. Children are invited to spend two afternoons in the Early Years Foundation Stage class before they start.
Our planned admission number for first time admissions (to start school in Reception) is 30 pupils (from Sept 2025).
The Admissions process runs during your child's preschool year. The online application opens in the summer and closes in January. You will then be notified in April of your child's new school before starting in September. However, please do check the Leicestershire County Council website for further information.
Midterm Transfers and Admissions
Midterm Admissions and transfers
For midterm transfers, please apply via the Learn Academies Trust admissions portal at apply.learnat.uk. The school no longer processes midterm admissions through the Local Authority. If you have any questions or require assistance with your application, please contact the school office.
We fully participate in the Local Authority's coordinated admissions scheme. As per the School Admissions Code, all admitting authorities must aim to inform parents of their decision within 10 school days, and it is mandatory that a decision is communicated within 15 school days.
The Trust/governors agreed, by 28th February 2024, operational capacities for the 2024/25 academic year for Ridgeway Primary Academy. Years 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6 will have an operation capacity of 30 and year 4 will have an operation capacity of 27, all other admission numbers remain unchanged.