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title: "Admissions"
url: "https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/admissions"
school: "Scholes Junior & Infant School"
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# Admissions

### ![](https://scholesji.org.uk/images/pages/8f74b34828bcf9ef9955a85536a5a612.png)

### **Applying for a Reception Place for September 2027**

If your child is due to start school in **September 2027**, you can apply for a Reception place between **1 September 2026 and 15 January 2027**. Applications are made online via the **Parent Portal** on the **Kirklees Council website:** [Apply for a School Place](https://educationandchildcare.kirklees.gov.uk/SynergyWebsite_Live/Enquiries/Citizen/citizen.aspx/admissions-signin)

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 2027**.

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### **Open Evening**

We loved meeting new families at our **Open Evening** on **Wednesday 15th October**, from **5:00pm to 6:30pm**.

If you were 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**. We would love to meet you!

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### **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](https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/changing-school-during-the-school-year.aspx)

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](tel:01484682190) / scholesoffice@themast.co.uk for further information.

**[Admissions Arrangements](https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/schools-and-education.aspx#schools)**

**[Admissions Policy](https://themast.co.uk/policies)**

**[Admissions Appeals](https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/about-admission-appeals.aspx)**

### Parents

- [Term Dates &amp; School Day](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/termdates)
- [Admissions](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/admissions)
- [Online Safety](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/online-safety)
- [Useful Forms](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/useful-forms)
- [Illness and Absence](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/illness-and-absence)
- [School Uniform](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/school-uniform)
- [School Meals](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/school-meals)
- [Parent Pay](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/parent-pay)
- [Wraparound Care](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/wraparound-care)
- [External Links](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/external-links)
- [Arbor - Parent Communication App](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/arbor)
- [New Starters](https://scholesji.org.uk/parents/new-starters-2026)

 Wadman Road
Scholes, Holmfirth
 HD9 1SZ

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