Admission arrangements

Children are normally admitted to school in the September following their 4th birthday. Parents who are considering sending their child to Hazlehurst are welcome to telephone or email the school to make an appointment to visit the school at any time. There are 30 children admitted each year. The local authority administer admissions to schools which can be done online.

The school has a well-established induction programme for children starting Early Years Foundation Stage. This will be explained fully to parents/carers after offers of places are made (usually in April). It will include an introductory meeting and tour of the FS unit early in the summer term before the children are due to join us, visits to the children in their nursery or home setting and visits to school for the children.

Throughout the rest of the school the maximum class size is 30.

Any parent requesting admission to school mid-year is also welcome to make an appointment to visit the principal and look around school. If children are admitted outside of the regular admission times, we will ensure that they enjoy a similar induction programme for a smooth transition into life at Hazlehurst.

Any request for a place in a year group which is already full will be dealt with by the Local Authority. The appeals process is explained on the Bury Council website.

When considering the allocation of places and any in-year appeals, the Local Authority will use the following criteria until the admissions limit is reached:

1. A child has an Educational Health care Plan or is currently in the care of the Local Authority.
2. A child has siblings already attending the school.
3. Direct line geographical distance.

If the cohort is full any appeal will only be granted in exceptional circumstances where the case for admission is considered stronger than the school’s case for non-admission.

Key Dates 2025-2026