Admissions
Admissions are managed by the Nottinghamshire Local Authority and parents and carers interested in a place at the school can register to apply via: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/apply-for-a-school-place
OPEN EVENTS
Here are the dates of our open events - please book on you so you can arrange to visit our school, meet the team, find out what makes us such a special school, and ask any questions you may have to help you make such an important decision:
21 November 2026 9am to 12pm
5 December 2026 9am to 12pm
9 January 2027 9am to 12pm
Applying for a school place
Admissions to the school are processed by the Local Authority as part of the Nottinghamshire Coordinated Admissions Scheme. You will find guidance about application dates and access to online application forms for primary school places on the link above. Applications can also be made via post or over the phone.
The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for the school is 60 pupils.
Admissions for 2026/27
Appeals
If your child has been refused a place and you would like to appeal against the decision, please see below further information on making an appeal.
2026/27 application round
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If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2026 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2026 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal by 20th May 2026.
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If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2026 or it relates to an in-year admission you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful.
How to appeal
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Your appeal, once submitted will be forwarded to an Independent Clerk and a date will be agreed for the hearing to take place within the mandatory guidelines. Your appeal should be sent to appeals@flyinghightrust.co.uk using the form below and you will receive acknowledgement that the appeal has been received, update on the situation and contact details for the appeals clerk who will manage your appeal and keep you informed of progress, date and outcomes. Appeals will be held in line with the DfE’s School Admission Appeals Code (October 2022)
Appeal Form – see separate document
If you have any questions do of course contact us on office@stanhope.notts.sch.uk
Appeals Form
Nursery Places
Children can join Nursery as soon as they turn 3, if there are spaces available. We offer 30 hour or 15 hours sessions.
Nursery places will be allocated using the following criteria;
- Criteria 1 - Sibling currently in school
- Criteria 2 - In order of application date
We advise all applications to be made as early as possible. Please see the application below.
We are unable to hold nursery spaces open for extended periods. We can only guarantee a place for up to one week beyond the agreed start date and we kindly ask parents to confirm their child’s start date promptly to avoid losing their reserved place.
School Places
In the Autumn term before your child is eligible to start school full time, you should apply for a school place through the online process with Nottinghamshire County Council:
nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/school-admissions/apply-for-a-school-place
If you cannot use the online form, please telephone: 0300 500 8080 to make your application.
Nursery Application process
Our Nursery runs from 8.45am - 3.15pm (Additional charge for last 30 minutes as stated on Chargeable Extras 2026-2027)
AM Sessions: 08:45 - 11:45 am
PM Sessions: 12:15 - 14:45 pm
The attachment below is a list of the additional extras you may be charged depending on your requirements.
Attached below is also the Parent Declaration Form claiming funded hours for any new Nursery starters.
If you have any queries when completing the application form please email - office@stanhope.notts.sch.uk
Wraparound Care/Extended School Provision
We have an on site childcare provision called Jesters who offer a Wrap around Care provision for all pupils in the school, including Nursery which runs from 7.30am – 8.45am (the start of the school day) and from 3.15pm until 5.45pm.
For further details please contact the Jesters Team directly on 07932 874360.