Admissions
Consultation regarding a proposed change to our Admissions Policy
We are reaching out to invite your feedback regarding a proposed change to our school admissions policy at Pennine Way Junior Academy. Your input is crucial as we strive to ensure our admissions process is fair, transparent, and meets the needs of our community.
The proposed changes are in relation to the removal of medical or social grounds and attendance at Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School as a priority criterion. This is due to Pennine Way Junior Academy being a school within the Embark Federation and being required to adopt their Admissions Policy established by the entire Trust.
For more information, please see the attached letter Proposed Changes to Admissions Policy - November 2024
Welcome
We look forward to welcoming new children to our school and hope that our association with new parents will be a happy and mutually supportive one.
Pennine Way is a popular and successful school with an active and supportive Governing Body, and a staff who are totally committed to the school's continuing development. Our children feel happy and secure in a friendly environment where we strive to ensure that they all reach their full potential.
We hope that this website will be a useful introduction to 'Pennine Way' and will provide you with information about the things you need to know not only now, but also in the future
We hold an open evening for year 2 parents in November and then a 'New Parents Day' early in the Summer Term. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like more information about 'Pennine Way' or would like a copy of our prospectus.
The staff and I hope that your children will gain much from their time with us and that they will go on to their future education with confidence and enthusiasm. Please click here to access the Derbyshire Admissions Portal or phone the school office for further information.
Yours Sincerely
(Mrs C. Hughes & Miss H. Wallis - Co-Headteachers)
Determined Admission Arrangements
for the Academic Year 2025/26
The Governors of Pennine Way Junior Academy have determined the following arrangements in connection with admissions during the Academic Year 2025/26
Admission Number
The number of places for pupils of the normal age of entry to the school will be 90 for all ages i.e. in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. In deference to a co-ordinated scheme for entry in September 2025, the school will follow Local Authority procedures for the timing of applications along with details for mid-year transfers. For further information on this, please follow this link: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school-places/apply-for-a-school-place.aspx
Oversubscription Criteria
If the school is oversubscribed, after the admission of pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan where the school is named in the statement, priority for admission will be given to those who meet the criteria set out below, in order:
If the number of applications for admission to the school exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number, the following order of priority is used to allocate the available places:
a) Children in care (including LAC and PLAC) and adopted children as defined in the School Admissions Code (2021);
b) Children having a brother or sister currently attending at the time of their admission. Brother or sister includes a half-brother or half-sister, a legally adopted child who is regarded as a brother or sister, a step-brother or step-sister who resides in the same family unit ;
c) Children attending the Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School;
d) Children living in the Pennine Way Junior Academy catchment area of the school; (catchment details can be obtained by going to the following website: gov.uk/education/schools/school-places/normal-area-school-search/find-your-normal-area-school.aspx)
e) Children who have medical or social grounds provided this is supported by a written statement of evidence from a doctor or social worker at the time of the original application;
f) Other children on the basis of proximity of the child’s home to school, which is calculated as follows. (The Children’s Services Department has a Geographic Information System (GIS) to measure the straight line distance. It is measured by a standard straight line distance calculated to within two meters. This measurement is taken from the postal address file, normally the house front door. For schools the grid reference is taken from the postal address file and will normally be the centre of the school from primary phase schools). Proximity will also be used on a tiebreaker in the event of over subscription in any of the above criteria.
If the school is oversubscribed, after the admission of pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan where the school is named in the statement, priority for admission will be given to those who meet the criteria set out below, in order:
Appeals
Applications who have been unsuccessful in gaining a place may appeal against the decision to an independent appeals panel. Parents wishing to exercise the right to appeal can complete the appeals form through the Derbyshire Admissions Service using the following: https://www.derby.gov.uk/education-and-learning/schools-and-colleges/school-admissions/schools-admissions-appeals/appeal-decision/#page-1
All appeals must be received within 20 days of the receipt of the letter refusing a place, in order to be heard on time.
If you should be at all unsure about anything related to applying for a place at Pennine Way then please contact the school office who will be only too happy to help.
t: 01283 223697 e: office@pennineway.derbyshire.sch.uk
Admission Arrangements
for the Academic Year 2024/25
The Governors of Pennine Way Junior Academy have determined the following arrangements in connection with admissions during the Academic Year 2024/25.
Admission Number
The number of places for pupils of the normal age of entry to the school will be 90 for all ages i.e. in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. In deference to a co-ordinated scheme for entry in September 2024, the school will follow Local Authority procedures for the timing of applications along with details for mid-year transfers. For further information on this, please follow this link: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school-places/apply-for-a-school-place.aspx
Oversubscription Criteria
If the school is oversubscribed, after the admission of pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan where the school is named in the statement, priority for admission will be given to those who meet the criteria set out below, in order:
If the number of applications for admission to the school exceeds the school’s Published Admission Number, the following order of priority is used to allocate the available places:
a) Children in care and adopted children as defined in the School Admissions Code (2021)
b) Children having a brother or sister currently attending at the time of their admission. Brother or sister includes a half-brother or half-sister, a legally adopted child who is regarded as a brother or sister, a step-brother or step-sister who resides in the same family unit;
c) Children attending the Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School;
d) Children living in the Pennine Way Junior Academy catchment area of the school;
e) Children who have medical or social grounds provided this is supported by a written statement of evidence from a doctor or social worker at the time of the original application;
f) Other children on the basis of proximity of the child’s home to school, which is calculated as follows. (The Children’s Services Department has a Geographic Information System (GIS) to measure the straight line distance. It is measured by a standard straight line distance calculated to within two meters. This measurement is taken from the postal address file, normally the house front door. For schools the grid reference is taken from the postal address file and will normally be the centre of the school from primary phase schools). Proximity will also be used on a tiebreaker in the event of over subscription in any of the above criteria.
If you should be at all unsure about anything related to applying for a place at Pennine Way then please contact the school office who will be only too happy to help.
t: 01283 223697 e: office@pennineway.derbyshire.sch.uk
Pennine Way Junior Academy - Admission Appeals Timetable
In year or immediate entry appeals
Appeals resulting from in year admission applications should be lodged within 20 school days of receiving notification that your application was unsuccessful. These appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
September 2023 entry
Appeals resulting from year of entry or transfer applications for admission in September 2023 will be heard according to the following timetable:
|
Offer |
Appeals lodged by |
Appeals to be heard by |
Primary |
16 April 2024 |
16 May 2024 |
18 July 2024 (40 School days) |
Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 30 school days of being lodged.
Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing.
Appellants will be sent a copy of the school’s case seven clear working days in advance of the hearing.
If an appellant wishes to submit further evidence which was not included with their initial appeal, they must make sure that it is received at least three clear working days prior to the hearing date. Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing. The Appeal Panel must decide whether it should be considered taking into account its significance and the effect of a possible need to adjourn the hearing.
Starting School
When your child starts school, we would appreciate certain information which we treat in the strictest confidence. This includes home and work telephone numbers, details of the family doctor and any relevant medical conditions. Please give us this information (or tell us if it changes) - it could be vital if special or urgent attention is required at school.
You should let us know if your child needs regular medication such as an inhaler at school. We are only allowed to administer medication upon receipt of written instructions from a parent or guardian. Medication is always kept and administered from the main school office.