How to apply
Applications for entry to reception class in September 2024
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School Admissions for September 2024
Please see the Admissions Policy for Create Partnership Trust.
The information below provides specific guidance in respect of this school.
School name | Hodge Hill Primary School | School address | Hodge Hill Primary School Twycross Grove Hodge Hill Birmingham B36 8LD |
Pupil Admission Number (PAN) | 120 | Headteacher | Miss. C. Lucas |
School telephone number | 0121 464 2189 | School website address |
How to apply for a Reception place
Parents who are seeking a Reception class place in September 2024 for a child born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, must apply online to Birmingham City Council Local Authority.
For primary appeals information and dates please click here - Birmingham admissions appeals
School age - when can your child start school?
Reception is the first year of primary school. It comes after Nursery, but before Year 1.
Children in Birmingham can go to school (Reception) in the September after their 4th birthday.
If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, they'll be able to start school in September 2024.
When to apply
Parents can apply for a place in the Autumn of the year before their child turns 4 years of age. It’s important that you apply for a place as soon as possible:
You can list up to 3 preferred schools when you apply.
If you wish to look around the school prior to making a decision on which school is best for your child then please contact the school office who will be happy to book an appointment for you.
Stage of process | Date |
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Application period starts | 1 October 2023 |
Closing date for applications | 15 January 2024 |
National Offer Day | 16 April 2024 |
Deadline for submitting appeals | 12 May 2024 |
Appeal hearings for appeals submitted on time | 17 July 2024 |
Round closes (applications need to be made using in-year application directly to the school) | 31 July 2024 |
Term starts | 2 September 2024 |
In-Year Admissions
If you wish your child to move to Hodge Hill Primary in the middle of a school year then you must contact the school office on 0121 464 2189.
Secondary School Admissions (for Year 6 Pupils)
You must submit an online application form by 31 October 2023.
You will receive an email confirmation that you have submitted your application form. Please ensure to check your SPAM or Junk folder. It is important that you check your confirmation email to make sure everything is correct. You can amend your preferences right up to 11.59 pm on the closing date (31 October 2023). Click here for details on how to apply.
Waiting lists will be created three weeks following the offer of school places. Your child’s name will be automatically added to the waiting list for any higher preference schools than the one offered (unless your child did not achieve a high enough score in the grammar school selection test). Being on a waiting list does not mean that a place will become available.
Timetable for the secondary school admissions for 2023 to 2024
Stage of process | Date |
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Application period starts | 1 September 2023 |
Grammar school test | 13 September 2023 |
Results of grammar school test | 20 October 2023 |
Closing date for applications | 31 October 2023 |
National Offer Day | 1 March 2024 |
Deadline for submitting appeals | 12 April 2024 |
Appeal hearings for appeals submitted on time | May and June 2024 |
Induction (transition) day at secondary school | 3 July 2024 |
Round closes (applications need to be made using the In-Year application directly to the school after this date) | 31 July 2024 |
Term starts | 2 September 2024 |
Grammar School Admissions
If your child will be sitting the selective test for entry to grammar schools, we strongly recommend that you do not submit your online application until you know the results of your child's grammar school test. The test results for The Grammar Schools in Birmingham will be available before 20 October 2023. We are aware that with Grammar Schools in other Local Authorities you may not receive your test scores after the closing date to apply for your preferences (31 October 2023). However, online applications must be submitted by 31 October 2023 to be classed as on time. Therefore, please ensure that if you are applying for a Grammar School in another Local Authority you include it as a preference on your application.
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