Admissions

To begin your child's journey to the Nottingham Academy, we have lots of information about our Academy and our admissions process. For further information, please call our main reception on 0115 748 3380 or email admissions@nottinghamacademy.org.

If your child is in Year 6 and joining the Academy in Year 7, please click the link below.  

 

Admissions to the Nottingham Academy

Pupils are admitted at the start of, and during, our three main stages:

• Primary reception (age 5)
• Secondary year 7 (age 11)
• Secondary post-16 (age 16)

Pupils on roll in the primary part of the Academy have an automatic place in the secondary phase of the Academy.

Admission Numbers:

• 60 full time places - reception
• 300 full time places - year 7 (including 100 pupils automatically transferring from the Academy's primary provision)
• 300 full time places - post 16 (including all year 11 pupils at the Academy who choose to stay on for their post-16 education)

To apply for a place at the Nottingham Academy

For admission to our nursery provision, parents should contact the Primary Reception on our Greenwood Road site on 0115 748 3385.

For admission to primary reception and to secondary year 7, in the year preceding admission, parents should apply using Nottingham City Council's Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme.

For further information and to apply online, visit: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/education-and-schools/school-admissions/

Application deadlines:

Year 7: 31 October 2024

Primary Reception: 15 January 2025

National Offer Day is 16th April for primary and junior applications and 1st March for secondary applications 

Appeals places for Primary Reception and Year 7 can be made online at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/education-and-schools/school-admissions/appeal-a-school-admission-place/

 

In Year Admissions to Nottingham Academy Secondary

For all other admissions, please contact the Academy on 0115 748 3380 or fill in the In Year Admissions Application Form below and return it to the Academy by email or in person, to admissions@nottinghamacademy.org 

For all Post-16 admissions, please contact the Sixth Form at the Nottingham Academy on 0115 748 3400 or complete the Post-16 application form on our main Sixth Form page.

Admission for Students with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)

Our school's admissions arrangements prioritise inclusivity and accessibility for all students. We are committed to admitting all children whose Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plan names our academy, ensuring they receive the support they need. Additionally, we welcome and consider applications from parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who do not have an EHC plan, reflecting our dedication to providing a nurturing and accommodating learning environment for every child.

For pupils with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), the admissions process involves a consultation with the local authority. This consultation ensures that our school can fully meet the child’s specific needs and provide the necessary support for their education and well-being. By working closely with the local authority, we ensure that every child admitted to our school has access to the resources, environment, and care essential for their success and development.

 

Appeals

There will be a right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel for unsuccessful applicants relating to admissions at age 5 (statutory school age) or above.  Appeals should be made within twenty (20) school days of the date of refusal.

If refused admission, you should contact the Academy, in writing, at the address below to lodge an appeal:

Nottingham Academy
Greenwood Road
Nottingham 
NG3 7EB

Please mark your envelope 'Admissions Appeals'.