Hollycroft Primary School

Admissions

The Application window for August 2024 is now open. All applications for anyone who moves into the area will be managed by Leicestershire County Council and should be submitted by 15th January 2024.

The Local Authority will process applications for places at the school and offers will be made on national offer day, 16th April 2024.

To apply for a place at Hollycroft, please use the link below:

https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-admissions

We are currently working with the DFE and LA with regards our Admissions policy and will upload to the website when finalised.

Applications for starting school for the first time in autumn 2024

Before you apply for your child’s school place for September 2024, please make sure the following applies to you:  

1. You live in Leicestershire.
2. Your child is eligible to:
   • start primary school in September 2024 e.g. born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 inclusive
   • transfer from infant to junior school for the academic year 2024-25 e.g. born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017. Note: Applications for infant to junior transfers open on 1 September 2023.
3. You know what school you would like your child to go to.
   If you’re not sure, use our find a school search.
4. You know how your child will get to school
   If not, see the school transport section.
5. You’ve read our helpful Your Guide to education which includes everything you need to know to apply for a school place and the priority criteria for how school places are allocated. Allocations are made using the admissions criteria and not the preference order. Choosing more than one school doesn't affect how your higher preference school(s) are considered.
   You can view nearest schools along with catchment maps for local authority maintained schools in the find a school search. For academy school catchments, please visit the school website. 
6. You've read our Tips for applying to improve your chances of securing a place at a preferred school.

Closing dates

The closing date for primary school applications is 15 January 2024. You can still apply online after that date, but results won't be made available on offer day - 16 April 2024.