Highburton C.E First Academy

Every person is a rainbow waiting to shine

Admissions

Admission Arrangements

To apply for a Reception 2026/27 place here at Highburton C.E First Academy simply complete the online application form by visiting https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/apply-primary-school-place.aspx.

For information about admission arrangements please visit https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/schools-and-education.aspx#admissions

To amend an existing application to make Highburton C.E First Academy your 1st choice, telephone Kirklees Pupil Admissions on 01484 225007 or email pupiladmissions@kirklees.gov.uk 

Kirklees announcement of allocated school places for Reception pupils are on 16th April 2026

If you are not happy with your child’s allocation please contact our school office via email.

Reception places: 2026/2027

Children start Reception class (full-time school) in September of the academic year in which they turn 5. Parents may apply by completing an online form using the link above. The deadline for submission is detailed on the Kirklees website. Applications received after this date are considered late. To avoid disappointment please ensure you complete the online application by the closing date. Placement notification emails will be sent out by the Local Authority in April.

Should you decide to decline your allocated place, please notify School Admissions in writing. This will free up the place for a child on the waiting list.

Admission to Highburton First Academy in Reception Class is subject to the local authority’s admission arrangements and these can be accessed by clicking here. You can contact the Local Authority – Admissions Department by ringing 01484 225007 or emailing pupiladmissions@kirklees.gov.uk. If you have any questions for the school, please ring the office on 01484 506526, we are happy to help.

Applications can be made from 01st Sep 25 until 15th Jan 26.

Highburton Admissions Policy 2026/27
Kirklees Admissions 2026/27

Year 1 – Year 5 places

For Year 1 to Year 5 enquiries, please contact the school office on 01484 506526 for advice.  An In-year Common Application Form (ICAF) will need to be completed (available from the office). Unless the year group your child is in, is full, a place is usually allocated.   Parents can still appeal for a place for their child when the year group is full; though the process generally takes several weeks.

Transferring to middle school

Transfer forms for places at middle school are completed online. Please look at the Kirklees website for deadlines and information. 

Admission arrangements for pupils with SEND can be found in our admissions policy here

Admissions Arrangements 2027 – 28

Admissions Policy Consultation

We are currently consulting on our Admissions Policy for 2027-2028. The consultation window is open from Friday 21st November 2025 until the Friday 2nd January 2026.

The changes suggested are as follows:

  1. References to Special Educational Needs Statements replaced with EHCP
  2. Updated the policy to clarify how parents can request a place for a child to be admitted outside their normal age group, including summer-born pupils. The process now clearly explains how to make a request, what we consider, and how decisions are made. This does not alter the admissions criteria but provides clearer information for families.
  3. Updated the oversubscription criterion relating to Looked After and Previously Looked After Children to ensure full alignment with the School Admissions Code. 

To access the proposed policy, please click here.

This consultation is open to parents, carers, staff, governors, local authorities, diocese, neighbouring schools, and other stakeholders. If you wish to comment on the proposed changes or the admissions arrangements, please contact the school office on (School Office Email) by the closing date of 5th January 2026