Our Lady
of Lourdes
Admissions
Admissions to Reception Class in September 2025
If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021 they will be starting Primary School (Reception) in September 2025 and you must apply for a place online before 15th January 2025.
You will need to go to www.kirklees.gov.uk/admissions and click “Apply online”. As well as the Kirklees Application Form, a Supplementary Form will also need completing and this is available from the school office.
If you require any further information please contact the school office on 01484 310700 or contact Kirklees Council 221000. Please find below all relevant Admissions documents.
In Year Application Forms
Appeals
Appeals Guidance Notes for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
Appeals Guidance Notes for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6
If you are unsuccessful at gaining a place you will be advised of your right to appeal. The appeal should be made in writing directly to the Academy Councillors of the school. Please contact the school office for more information.
Admission appeals are handled through the Diocese of Leeds and are heard by an independent appeal panel set up under the Education Act 1998 to hear appeals by parents against the refusal by the school’s Governing Body to admit their child to the school of their preference. Panels consist of three members who are independent of the school and their decision is binding on the school. The school are asked to present to the panel the reasons why admission was refused and why the admission of an additional child would cause prejudice to the school, this is known as a prejudice appeal. The parent will have the opportunity to say why they want a place at the school.