School Admissions
Our Admissions Policy is one which applies to all schools within Edukos Trust.
There are two different types of admissions:
- those to start school at the ‘normal’ time for the start of the Reception year; and
- those for places in other year groups or at any other time – these are called ‘in-year’ applications for school places.
In-year applications are made for example when a child is already attending one school and the parent/carers wish to move their child from one school to another and when a family moves to a different area and needs a new school place for their child(ren).
Whilst the admission authority for our schools is Edukos Trust, admissions applications are co-ordinated by the Local Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
When considering making an application, if you would like to visit the school, please contact us directly to arrange this.
Starting school in September 2025
For applications to start a primary school for the first time in September 2025, appeal forms should be submitted by the parent/carers by 23 May 2025 and appeals are planned to be held in June and July 2025.
Appeals Process
To find details of how to appeal a decision on a school place, click this link.
Appeals for ‘in-year’ school admission requests are normally held within 30 school days of the date your appeal is received. You will be notified of the date of your appeal no later than ten school days before the appeal is due to take place.
Appeals for entry into Reception in a primary school for the first time – what are called ‘normal’ admission requests – are usually held in the summer term after parents / carers have been notified of the refusal of a school place, commonly in June and July.
Please see documents below.
Organisation
Foundation stage 1 (FS1) and Foundation stage 2 (FS2) make up the Foundation Unit.
The children attend FS1 from the age of 3 years old on a part-time basis.
- FS2 pupils age 4-5 attend school full-time.
- Key stage 1 (KS1) children aged 5 – 7 years old.
- Key Stage 2 (KS2) children aged 7 – 11.
Further information:
“Staff are approachable, caring and friendly. I’m confident my child is receiving a good education at this school.”
“EYSF staff are absolutely fantastic! Cannot praise them enough!! My older child has a new teacher this year who has also been brilliant with her encouragement, my child has come on so much since her return in September. I just love that the staff are all so approachable and friendly.”
“I love that the Headteacher is very present and visible at the school. She knows all the children by name and connects with them. The school has a nurturing feel.”
“I like the atmosphere of the school. It is a positive and happy place. I am extremely grateful for the quality of nurture in school, my child benefits greatly from its care and understanding.”
“Also I love The Ark on Friday morning you get to meet parents and guardians of different children and chat and drink tea or coffee and Miss Hamlyn is such a lovely lady.”
“My children both have great relationships with their teachers and it’s really lovely to see.”
“Since joining our children have been happy and made to feel as though they weren’t the new kids buy had always been at this school. They have improved with so much.”
“My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting in September. He comes home and has been taught something new every day which he can’t wait to share with us.”
“The school is accessible and involves parents – The teachers are passionate about their work – Our children and their friends enjoy attending the school .”
“As soon as you walk into the school you notice how much time the staff put in to make it as comfortable a learning environment as possible for the children. Thank you..we really appreciate it.”
“My children both have great relationships with their teachers and it’s really lovely to see.”
“The teachers are very approachable and regularly take the time to inform me if they have concerns about either of my children- I trust them to take care of them both and notice if they need any extra attention.”
“The staff from my experience are friendly and helpful. I have grown with confidence since my children started here. It is an amazing school and the teaching is amazing too.”
“Our son excitable and positive about school and I love the fact that he has settled so well. It’s always a worry for a parent but I was at ease from my sons first ever day. Thank you St Nicholas School.”
“We think the stay and play mornings are brilliant as it gives us an insight to how our daughter’s are taught and what kind of environment they learn in.”
“The staff have a really good caring relationship with the children and they get lots of opportunities for different learning.”
“We also think the work the teaching and support staff put into activities out of school hours is fantastic. They keep our girls active and driven to do better.”
“Support from teachers has been fantastic and without a doubt has been key to my child’s success. I have always felt confident in approaching school and have always had your full co-operation.”
