How to apply for a place in our school

Children can be admitted to our school at any stage in their schooling provided there is a place. 

For children starting in Foundation Stage (aged 4) parents need to enrol their child to start at school in the September following their fourth birthday. However, parents may choose to defer their start date after a place is allocated until the child reaches compulsory school age of 5. Similarly, children may attend school part time until they reach 5. Here at Fairburn, we request that all foundation stage children are part time for the first two weeks of school in September.

Key dates for children applying to our school in Foundation stage the 2025 – 26 academic year are:

1. 15^th January 2026 – Closing date for applications.
2. National Offer Day- 16^th April 2026

Pupils then remain at our school until they transfer to secondary school aged 11. During the Autumn term of their final year, parents will be asked to select and apply for a secondary school of their choice. 

For details about our Trust’s Admission’s Policy please click on this link

https://​www​.selbyeducationaltrust​.uk/​p​o​l​i​c​i​e​s​/​a​d​m​i​s​s​i​o​n​s​-​p​o​l​icies