Admissions to New Oscott Primary School
We welcome enquiries from prospective parents, you are welcome to call the school office on 0121 675 3658 or enquiry@newoscottschool.co.uk
School admissions are controlled by Birmingham Local Authority (LA) and we advise parents to contact the LA with regards to admissions. Details of admission arrangements and relevant application dates can be found here.
If a child is four years old on or before 31st August, then he/she may start school in the September of the same year.
Reception Admissions
If you live in Birmingham, you should receive information from your local authority (Birmingham City Council, Directorate of Children, Young People and Families) via post about how to start your child at school in Reception for September. You should apply online or return your completed preference from to Birmingham LA School Admissions and Pupil Placements. Please visit: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/online-admissions
The oversubscription criteria are as follows:
- Looked after or previously looked after children
- Siblings of current pupils who will still be on roll in September 2027
- Children of permanent staff at Broadleaf Partnership Trust
- Children who live nearest to the school by straight line measurement from the home address to a designated point on the school site
Distance
Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the applicant’s home address and the school gate. The Local Authority uses a computerised system, which measures all distances in metres. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an applicant’s home address and the address of the academy.
‘In Year’ Admissions
If you are looking to transfer your child to New Oscott Primary School, please complete and return the in-year application form which can be found here: Application for a change of school in-year
Appeals
Appeals are coordinated by Birmingham Local Authority. Parents who wish to appeal against the decision of the Governors to refuse their child a place in the school should contact Birmingham Local Authority to request an appeal form. Appeals will be heard by an independent panel. For further guidance and to find an appeal form please visit here
The contact number for Admissions & Appeals is Tel: 0121 303 1888
Forms and information
Please click on the links below in order to download the required form.