Broadclyst Community Primary School Admissions
Broadclyst Community Primary School is a member of Cornerstone Academy Trust which is the admissions authority, responsible for the admissions policies and decisions on applications for admission. We have an admissions policy for each academic year. They are written to comply with the School Admissions Code and School Admissions Appeals Code. We take part in the co-ordinated admissions schemes of Devon County Council.
Interested in Joining Broadclyst Community Primary School?
If you are interested in your child joining the Broadclyst Community Primary School, please contact us to discuss what we have to offer and to arrange a visit if you can.
If you would like to arrange a visit or discuss admissions, please feel free to reach out to us. We would be happy to assist you.
School Admissions Information
Applying to Come Here
Once you decide you would like a place for your child, you must make a formal application. You can do this by applying to the Local Authority (Devon County Council). If your child is due to start Reception (Foundation Stage), children are offered places to start in Reception at the beginning of the September term after their fourth birthday.
The Local Authority
Devon County Council publishes information about admissions and its own policies to support the admissions application and appeals process. This is available at www.devon.gov.uk/admissions.
Applications can be made online at www.devon.gov.uk/admissionsonline or by using the forms available at http://devon.cc/applicationforms.
If your application is refused, you can appeal the decision. Further details are available at www.devon.gov.uk/school-appeals.
Our Admissions Policies
You can find our admissions policies below – we review the school policy annually and may make changes if we feel this would be in the best interests of the school and our community. Each academic year has its own policy document, with details about how to apply for a place in school from the start of Reception through to Year 6.If you have any comments regarding the policy we propose, you can contact us at the school or schoolsadmissionpolicy-mailbox@devon.gov.uk.Admissions Appeals Timetable
To apply for a place in our Nursery, or for more information on session times and costs, please visit our
The Admissions Appeals Timetable 2025
The deadline for submitting appeals allows appellants at least 20 school days to prepare and submit a written appeal. The appeal must then be heard within 40 school days for the normal round and within 30 days for in-year admissions.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Allocation date for the normal round Reception | 16th April 2024 |
| Deadline for appeal forms to be submitted | 31st May 2024 |
| Deadline for appeal forms to be submitted | 31st May 2024 |
Where possible, appeals that are submitted after 31 May will be heard by 26 July. If that is not possible, they will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being submitted.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Allocation date for the normal round Reception New Year 7 | 1st March 2024 |
| Deadline for appeal forms to be submitted | 22nd April 2024 |
Appeals will be heard within 40 school days | 26th June 2024 |
Where possible, appeals that are submitted after 22 April will be heard by 26 June. If that is not possible, they will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being submitted.
In-year appeals can be submitted after a refusal. They will be heard within 30 school days of an appeal being submitted.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Allocation date for the normal round Reception | 16th April 2025 |
| Deadline for appeal forms to be submitted | 31st May 2025 |
Appeals will be heard within 40 school days | 25th July 2025 |
Where possible, appeals that are submitted after 31 May will be heard by 25 July. If that is not possible, they will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being submitted.
In-year appeals can be submitted after a refusal. They will be heard within 30 school days of an appeal being submitted.
