Admissions
Welcome to Hampton Vale Primary Academy
How do I register my child?
All applications are to be completed online using the links provided. This excludes Hampton Vale Primary Academy in year admissions. In this instance, you would need to visit the main office to complete an application form. Please may we advise you that you would need to bring 3 forms of ID.
This should be:
- Proof of where you (the parent/carer) live - utility bill, bank statement etc (less than 3 months old)
- Proof that your child lives with you (the parent / carer) - child tax credit or child benefit letter
- Proof of the child's date of birth - passport or birth certificate
HAMPTON VALE PRIMARY ACADEMY IN YEAR APPLICATION PROCESS 2023/24
- Hampton Vale Primary Academy administers their own in-year admissions from Year 1 to Year 6. (New reception intake and Year 6 transfer by law still have to be administered by the Local Authority)
- Application forms can be completed atthe school office or for enquiries please phone 01733 247000 or email office@hvp.org.uk
- Applications will not be accepted without:-
- Proof of age (passport or birth certificate)
- Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement etc less than 3 months old)
- Proof that the child lives with the parents (child tax credits,child benefit letter, medical card).
4. Application forms will be processed every Friday (term time only). Offers will be made once the Admissions committee approves applications.
5. You will be informed of your child's place on the waiting list by email/letter within 10 days.
6. Measurement for in year admissions are done by using Google maps, it is measured by a straight line from the school to the home address.
7. When you are offered a place at Hampton Vale Primary Academy we will hold the place for 1 week before offering it to the next person on the waiting list, unless there is an exceptional circumstance.
8. If your child does not get offered a place at the Hampton Vale Primary Academy you have a right to appeal to the independent appeals panel, for more information please ring 01733 452589.
9. Hampton Vale Primary Academy must stress that when you complete our in year admission form you are only applying for our school, to apply for other Peterborough Schools you must contact the Local Authorities admission department on 01733 747474 or email admissions@peterborough.gov.uk.
September 2023 - July 2024
Hampton Vale primary academy allocates school places every Friday (term time only). Detailed below are the dates when allocations will be taking place and the deadline dates for receiving your application for it to be included in the allocation. The allocation dates are also the dates the Admissions committee confirms admission arrangements.
| ALLOCATION DATES | DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED |
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Friday 8 September 2023 |
Thursday 7 September 2023 |
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Friday 15 September 2023 |
Thursday 14 September 2023 |
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Friday 22 September 2023 |
Thursday 21 September 2023 |
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Friday 29 September 2023 |
Thursday 28 September 2023 |
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Friday 6 October 2023 |
Thursday 5 October 2023 |
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Friday 13 October 2023 |
Thursday 12 October 2023 |
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Friday 20 October 2023 |
Thursday 19 October 2023 |
| HALF TERM 23 OCTOBER - 27 OCTOBER | |
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Friday 3 November 2023 |
Thursday 2 November 2023 |
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Friday 10 November 2023 |
Thursday 9 November 2023 |
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Friday 17 November 2023 |
Thursday 16 November 2023 |
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Friday 24 November 2023 |
Thursday 23 November 2023 |
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Friday 1 December 2023 |
Thursday 30 November 2023 |
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Friday 8 December 2023 |
Thursday 7 December 2023 |
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Friday 15 December 2023 |
Thursday 14 December 2023 |
| CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 21 DECEMBER - 3 JANUARY | |
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Friday 5 January 2024 |
Thursday 4 January 2024 |
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Friday 12 January 2024 |
Thursday 11 January 2024 |
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Friday 19 January 2024 |
Thursday 18 January 2024 |
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Friday 26 January 2024 |
Thursday 25 January 2024 |
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Friday 2 February 2024 |
Thursday 1 February 2024 |
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Friday 9 February 2024 |
Thursday 8 February 2024 |
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Friday 16 February 2024 |
Thursday 15 February 2024 |
| HALF TERM 19 FEBRUARY - 23 FEBRUARY | |
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Friday 1 March 2024 |
Thursday 29 February 2024 |
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Friday 8 March 2024 |
Thursday 7 March 2024 |
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Friday 15 March 2024 |
Thursday14 March 2024 |
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Friday 22 March 2024 |
Thursday 21 March 2024 |
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Friday 29 March 2024 |
Thursday 28 March 2024 |
| EASTER HOLIDAY 1 APRIL - 12 APRIL 2024 | |
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Friday 19 April 2024 |
Thursday 18 April 2024 |
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Friday 26 April 2024 |
Thursday 25 April 2024 |
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Friday 3 May 2024 |
Thursday 2 May 2024 |
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Friday 10 May 2024 |
Thursday 9 May 2024 |
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Friday 17 May 2024 |
Thursday 16 May 2024 |
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Friday 24 May 2024 |
Thursday 23 May 2024 |
| HALF TERM 27 MAY - 31 MAY | |
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Friday 7 June 2024 Friday 14 June 2024 Friday 21 June 2024 Friday 28 June 2024 Friday 5 July 2024 Friday 12 July 2024 Friday 19 July 2024 |
Thursday 6 June 2024 Thursday 13 June 2024 Thursday 20 June 2024 Thursday 27 June 2024 Thursday 4 July 2024 Thursday 11 July 2024 Thursday 18 July 2024 |
In Year School Transfers
This is when your child already has a school place but you wish to transfer them to another school.
CLICK HERE FOR IN YEAR TRANSFER APPLICATION
Secondary School Transfer (Year 6 to Year 7)
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS ONLINE SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSION
Appeals
Parents wishing to appeal their place will need to click on the link below to take them to the Peterborough City Council website. It is recommended that they read the parents and carers guide to school admission appeals before submitting any appeal paperwork.
https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/schools-and-education/school-admissions/school-admissions-appeals
If you have any other questions or queries please contact our school office on
01733 247000 for more information.
Appeals are held within the statutory timescale, and you will be advised of an appeal hearing date once your application is received. Further, more detailed, information can be found in the school’s Admission Policy.
Below is the Admission Appeals timetable for the 2024/25 School Admission round.
This information is provided in accordance with the School Admission Appeals Code October 2022.
Reception Admission to Primary Schools 2024
In-year appeals will be heard within 30 school days of receipt.
There is a deadline for lodging appeals of 20 school days from the date of notification that an application is unsuccessful. The appeal administrator will request and allow for additional evidence to be submitted prior to the appeal taking place. The school will also submit evidence to the appeal administrator in accordance with their timescale. Appeal papers will then be distributed to all parties and the panel. Ten school days’ notice of the appeal hearing will be provided. Decision letters will be issued within 5 school days of the hearing.
You can also click on the link below to download and view the admission policy for September 2023 and 2024.