Admissions
South Kilworth C of E Primary School is at the heart of a village community. It has a strong Christian ethos and links with both its local church and community. Our Christian values of Thankfulness, Trust, Reverence, Hope, Endurance, Community and Service underpin everything we do.
Children normally start school in the year in which they turn five but mid-year applications from children moving to the area or from other schools will also be welcomed if we have space available to accommodate them.
If you would like to arrange to visit the school before making an application please contact the school office on 01858 575307 or email office@ski.learnat.uk
First Time Applications
Children are admitted to school in the September following their fourth birthday as part of the Foundation Stage of their education. A programme of induction is planned for Foundation Stage children and parents prior to starting school. This includes home visits, familiarisation visits and a Parents’ Evening. Places will be offered initially to children living in the school’s catchment area, South Kilworth. Priority will be given to children with siblings already at the school. After that, places will be made available to children living outside the catchment area. Parents have the right to appeal if their child is refused a place.
Children of statutory school age can be admitted at any time throughout the school year in accordance with the school’s admission arrangements.
Applications must be made via the Local Authority for the county in which you live. If you live in Leicestershire, this can be found here
In accordance with LA guidelines children moving out of the catchment area after starting school will still be able to keep their place.
For more information on your child starting school please visit the Government website here
Mid-Term Admissions
For midterm transfers, please apply via the Learn Academies Trust admissions portal at apply.learnat.uk. The school no longer processes midterm admissions through the Local Authority. If you have any questions or require assistance with your application, please contact the school office.
We fully participate in the Local Authority's coordinated admissions scheme. As per the School Admissions Code, all admitting authorities must aim to inform parents of their decision within 10 school days, and it is mandatory that a decision is communicated within 15 school days.
First time admissions in September 2023 and mid-year admissions during the 2023-24 school year:
Learn-AT Admissions Policy 2023/24 - Part 1 (PDF)
Learn-AT Admissions Policy 2023/24 - Part 2 - South Kilworth CE Primary School
First time admissions in September 2024 and mid-year admissions during the 2024-25 school year:
Learn-AT Admissions Policy 2024/25- Part 1
Learn-AT Admission Policy 2024/25 - Part 2 - South Kilworth Primary School
First time admissions in September 2025 and mid-year admissions during the 2025-26 school year:
Learn-AT Admissions Policy 2025/26 - Part 1
Learn-AT Admissions Policy 2025/26 - Part 2 - South Kilworth Primary School
Appeals
Appeals are administered by the Diocesan Board of Education for Leicester. If you wish to appeal an admissions decision please refer to the information on their website at https://www.leicesterdbe.org/schools/admissions-and-appeals/