Admissions are managed by the Nottinghamshire Local Authority and parents and carers interested in a place at the school can register to apply via: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/school-admissions/apply-for-a-school-place
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 2024/25
If you would like to make an in-year admission to move or change schools, please contact the Local Authority at any point in the year on the link above.
Admissions arrangements and oversubscription criteria
Admissions for 2025/26
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.
In-year admissions only 2024/25
If your appeal relates to an in-year admission you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful.
2025/26 application round
If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2025 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2025 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal by 20th May 2025.
If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2025 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
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)
Appeals Timetable 2025/26 intake:
Applications for admission into F2 from September 2025 opens 4 November 2024. National closing date for applications - 15 January 2025. National offer day – 16 April. Appeals to be made by 20th May 2025 for on time application appeals, all other appeals within 28 days of the letter advising an unsuccessful application. All appeals will be heard within 40 days during June and July.
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.
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.