Admissions
Gorefield Primary Academy Admissions Policy
The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is the admission authority for all the schools in the Trust. This means that it is the Governing Body that sets and applies the admissions policy for every school.
All Policy decisions regarding the admission of children into the School are made by the Board of Trustees.
Mid-Year Applications (i.e., All Applications other than reception – (Yr.1 to Yr. 6)
To apply for a place after the start of term or in any other year group, please contact the school or Trust
Admissions admissions@diamondlearningtrust.com
How to Apply for Admission to Reception (September of next Academic Year)
The application process for admissions into Reception is coordinated by Cambridgeshire Local Authority (LA), which acts on behalf of the governing body to offer places at the School. Parents should apply online via the citizen’s portal or via www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/children-and-families/schools-&-learning/apply-for-a-school-place/primary-reception-junior-or-middle-school/ no later than the national closing date on 15th January 2025.
If you do not have access to the internet please contact Cambridgeshire Admissions Team contact: 0345 045 1370 for a paper copy.
Offer letters will be issued by the LA on the National Offer Date (16th April 2025 or first working day after).
Late applications (those submitted after the national closing date) will be handled by the Cambridgeshire Admissions Team.
If your child has been unsuccessful in securing a placement at their preference school, you are entitled to the right to appeal which is contained within the offer letter. Information about how to make an appeal for a reception place can be found at the following link on the Local Authority website : School admission appeals - Cambridgeshire County Council
Cambridgeshire Admissions Team contact: 0345 045 1370