Applying for a Reception Place for September 2026

If your child is due to start school in September 2026, you can apply for a Reception place between 1 September 2025 and 15 January 2026. Applications are made online via the Parent Portal on the Kirklees Council website: Apply for a School Place

If you wish to apply after the deadline, please contact Kirklees School Admissions directly.

Parents will be notified of their school offer on 16 April 2026.


Open Evening

We warmly invite families to attend our Open Evening on Wednesday 15th October, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. This is a great opportunity to meet our team, explore the learning environment, and discover what makes Scholes Junior and Infant School a special place to begin your child’s education.

If you're unable to attend or would prefer to visit during the school day, please contact the school office to arrange a visit at a time that suits you.


In-Year Admissions

You can apply for a place at our school at any time during the year. To do so, please complete an In-Year Common Admissions Form (ICAF) here: Changing school during the school year | Kirklees Council

Once submitted, the headteacher will notify you by letter whether a place can be offered.

If you have any questions about registration or the outcome of an application, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

Please contact the office on 01484 682190 / scholesoffice@themast.co.uk for further information. 

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