We offer tours of the school in the Autumn term each year before the application deadline. We welcome parents and carers to join us for small group tour and informal discussion with headteacher or key staff.

If you are considering making an in-year application to jpin our school, you are welcome to contact us to arrange a visit directly.  

Please contact the school office (enquiries@sawley-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk  /  01159732652)  for further information.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES: There are no further tour dates for 26/27 intake (Sept 26 start)

Dates for 27/28 intake (Sept 27 start) will be published here in July.

In-Year Admissions

If you would like to make an in-year admission to move or change schools, please contact the Derbyshire County Council Admissions team at any point in the year. If we do not have a school place in the year you have applied for, we will add your details to a waiting list managed in accordance with our admissions policy and admissions criteria.

Admissions to Sawley Nursery School are managed by the school admin team.  Please contact us if you wish to add your child's name to the waiting list.  Your child's name can be added to the waiting list at any time from birth. We will then contact you as your child approaches nursery age to let you know if a place is available. Children can start Nursery the term after their third birthday.   We have Nursery intakes in September, January and  April and throughout the year if space allows. A place at Sawley Nursery cannot guarantee a place at Sawley Infant School due to the National Admissions Code.  You must make a new application for Sawley Infant School. click here to add your child's name to the nursery waiting list

For admissions in September 2027/28: 

We will schedule dates for parents to visit the school in Autumn Term 2026. Visit dates will be published in July  26 so parents can book a place.

• Application period: Applications round opens  November 19, 2026 and closes on January 16, 2027
• Offer day:  April 16, 2027 (National Offer Day) 
• Appeal deadline: Appeals must be submitted by May 17, 2027
• Main appeal hearing: The main round of appeals is usually heard by July 19, 2027
• Waiting list maintenance: Waiting lists are maintained until Dec 31, 2027 after which you must make an in-year application 

• If you apply online you'll also be able to log on to the website to view your offer.

• If you don't have an email address, your offer will be posted, second class, on 16th April 2027

Published Admissions Number (PAN) for 2027/28: Sawley Infant School is 60 pupils

Sawley Infant & Nursery School Admission Policy 2027-28 (inc. oversubscription criteria)

For admissions in September 2026/27: 

We will schedule dates for parents to visit the school in the Autumn Term. Please contact the office to book a place.

• Application period: Applications round opened on  November 10, 2025 and closes on January 15, 2026
• Offer day:  April 16, 2026 (National Offer Day) 
• Appeal deadline: Appeals must be submitted by May 21, 2026
• Main appeal hearing: The main round of appeals is usually heard by July 21, 2026
• Waiting list maintenance: Waiting lists are maintained until Dec 31, 2027 after which you must make an in-year application 

• If you apply online you'll also be able to log on to the website to view your offer.

• If you don't have an email address, your offer will be posted, second class, on 16th April 2026

Published Admissions Number (PAN) for 2025/26: Sawley Infant School is 90 pupils

Sawley Infant & Nursery School Admission Policy 2026-27 (inc. oversubscription criteria)

If you're unhappy with the decision you can make a primary school admissions appeal.  This should be made to the Local Authority using their Appeal form available on their website here DCC Admission Appeals Link

In-year admissions only

If your appeal relates to an in-year admission you should submit your appeal to the Local Authority within 20 school days of being told that your application was unsuccessful. 

2026/27 application round

If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2026 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2026 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal to the Local Authority by the date stated in your letter/available on the Local Authority website which will be at least 20 school days from the National Offer Day.   

• If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2026, or it relates to an in-year admission, you should submit your appeal within 20 school days of being told your application was unsuccessful. 

2027/28 application round

• If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2027 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2027 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal to the Local Authority by the date stated in your letter/available on the Local Authority website which will be at least 20 school days from the National Offer Day.   
• If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2026, or it relates to an in-year admission, you should submit your appeal within 20 school days of being told your application was unsuccessful. 

Further information about admission appeals can be found on the local authority website, in our admissions policy and at GOV.UK.

Consultation - Admissions 2027/2028

CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED CHANGE TO ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS FOR SAWLEY INFANT & NURSERY SCHOOL  : Now  closed

The trustees of ONE Academy Trust (the Admissions Authority) are consulting on proposed changes to the admissions arrangements for Sawley Infant & Nursery School as set out below.   The proposed changes would take effect for admissions in the Admissions Year 2027/2028 (Sept 2027 intake).     

The proposed change to the admissions arrangements is:

A decrease in the Published Admission Number (PAN) from 90 to 60. 

All other criteria and priorities remain in line with the current published admissions arrangements for Sawley Infant & Nursery School.  Comments are not being sought on any other areas. 

The proposed admissions arrangements for Sawley Infant & Nursery School for 2027-28 are available below on our school website.  A printed copy is available on request. 

Sawley Infant & Nursery School Admission Policy 2027-28 (consultation)

The consultation will run from Monday 3 November 2025 to Monday 15th December 2025.

If you wish to comment on the proposed change please contact the Governance Coordinator as follows:

Diane Dakin

Email: d.dakin@oneacademytrust.co.uk

Write to: Diane Dakin c/o Head Office, Sawley Junior School, Wilmot St, Long Eaton, NG10 3DQ 

Please label the email’s subject as “Admissions Consultation”. Please note that written responses should outline your personal details, including your name, address, and relationship to the school. You are also encouraged to provide feedback to Derbyshire County Council here: admissions.transport@derbyshire.gov.uk

On conclusion of the consultation, all responses will be considered by the Board of Trustees in their role as the admissions authority for the schools in ONE Academy Trust. 

The outcome of the consultation will be notified to all parents/carers, anyone who has submitted comments and posted on the Sawley Infant & Nursery School website and the ONE Academy Trust website by 15th March 2026.

If you would like any more information about any aspect of the admissions process, please contact us via the school office:

• (enquiries@sawley-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk  /  01159732652) 

If you wish to comment on the current admission arrangements please contact:

• Diane Dakin (clerk to the Board of Trustees)
• c/o Sawley Junior School
• Wilmot Street
• Sawley
• Long Eaton
• Notts
• NG10 3DQ
• Email: d.dakin@oneacademytrust.co.uk