Admissions to Sawley Infant School are processed by the Local Authority as part of the Derbyshire Coordinated Admissions Scheme. The Admissions link below will open the Derbyshire County Council Primary Admissions page where you will find guidance about application dates and access to online application forms for school places. Applications can also be made via post or over the phone.
More information about admissions to all the schools in Willows Academy Trust and our Admissions Policy can be found on the Willows Academy Trust website - Admissions Arrangements
A place at Sawley Infant School does not guarantee a place at Sawley Junior School. We are two separate schools - both part of Willows Academy Trust.
Details of application dates & offer dates are published when they become available each year. These can be found on the DCC website admissions pages.
If you would like to make an in-year admission to move or change schools, please contact the DCC admissions team at any point in the year.
If you would like to appeal against a decision, please scroll down the page for further information on making an appeal.
If your child attends a school outside of Derbyshire it may operate a different pattern of education. Please see the DCC website or contact the school for further information.
For admissions in September 2023/24:
The application round opens on Monday 7th November 2022 and closes at midnight on 15th January 2023
The offer date for the September 2023 intake is 17th April 2023 (National Offer Day)
If you apply online you'll also be able to log on to the website from this date to view your offer.
If you don't have an email address, your offer will be posted second class on 17th April 2023
Published Admissions Number (PAN)
The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for Sawley Infant School is 90 pupils for 2023/24
Admissions & oversubscription criteria
See below for 2023/24
If you want to make an application for an in-year admission to our school you will need to make an in-year application through Derbyshire County Council which administers our admissions process. For more information regarding Derbyshire County Council's School Admissions procedures, please visit their website: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school-places/changing-schools/changing-schools.aspx
Published Admissions Number (PAN)
The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for Sawley Infant School is 90 pupils for 2022/23
Admissions & oversubscription criteria
See below for 2022/23
For admissions in September 2024/25:
The application round opens on Monday 6th November 2023 and closes at midnight on 15th January 2024 (National Closing Date)
The offer date for the September 2024 intake is 16th April 2024 (National Offer Day)
If you apply online you'll also be able to log on to the website from this date to view your offer.
If you don't have an email address, your offer will be posted second class on 16th April 2024
Published Admissions Number (PAN)
The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for Sawley Infant School is 90 pupils for 2024/25
Admissions & oversubscription criteria
See below for 2024/25
If you're unhappy with the decision you can make a primary school admissions appeal
2022/23 (in-year admissions only)
2023/24 application round
If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2023 and you are told of the decision on 17th April 2023 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal by 15th May 2023.
If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 17th April 2023 or it relates to an in-year admission you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful.
2024/25 application round
If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2024 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2024 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal by 15th May 2024.
If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2024 or it relates to an in-year admission you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful.
Further information about admission appeals can be found on GOV.UK.