Admissions
Introduction
Fourfields Community Primary School is a Maintained Community Primary School fully funded by Cambridgeshire County Council. The governors agree to accept the Admission Policy guidelines produced by Cambridgeshire County Council.
Our admissions and appeals process is managed by Cambridgeshire County Council.
Children are admitted to school at the beginning of the school year (September - August) in which they are 5. The online application process opens on 16th November and closes on 15th January. Parents are advised if they have been successful in securing a place on 16th April. Applications received after 16th November (but before 1st May) will hear on 13th May.
PAN for Fourfields (Pupil Admission Number)
The PAN which has been determined for Fourfields is 30. This is the number of pupils which can be accepted for each class unless Cambridgeshire Admissions determine otherwise, usually following an appeal.
Catchment Area
Yaxley - that part to the north of Broadway and even numbers on Broadway. In case of equal merit in each set of criteria (see below) priority will go to children living nearest the school as measured by a straight line.
Oversubscription Criteria
The criteria are listed in order.
- Children who have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that names the school will be admitted. NB. Those children with an EHCP that does not name the school will be referred to the Statutory Assessment Team (SAT) to determine an appropriate place. 1. Children in Care (CIC) and Children who were previously in care (CIC) but ceased to be so by reason of adoption, a residence order (now known as a child arrangement order) or special guardianship order and Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceases to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
- Children living in the catchment area with a sibling at the school (or partner infant/junior school) at the time of admission;
- Children living in the catchment area;
- Children living outside the catchment area who have a sibling at the school (or partner infant/junior school) at the time of admission;
- Children of members of staff, providing that they have been employed for a minimum of two years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
- Children who live outside the catchment area, but nearest the school as measured by a straight line.
In cases of equal merit in each set of criteria, priority will go to children living nearest the school as measured by a straight line
These criteria have been taken from 'The First Steps' booklet provided by the LA.
Where parents/carers are unsuccessful in securing a place at our school, please click HERE for information and guidance for the Appeals process.
Admission Contacts
Cambridgeshire County Council - Admissions Department
Post: ALC2605, PO Box 761 Huntingdon PE29 9QR
Phone: 0345 045 1370
September Foundation Stage Intake
If you were unable to attend the tours in person, we have created a virtual tour for you to have a look at and we hope it gives you a taste of what life at our wonderful school is like. Please click HERE to watch the video - enjoy!
Please refer to the Cambridgeshire County Council School Admissions website for detailed information on the application process.
In Year Applications
Please refer to the Cambridgeshire County Council School Admissions website for detailed information on the transfer process including an application form.
