At Spalding Primary Academy we try to ensure that the transition to school is easy and as simple as possible for both parent and child.  We are happy to provide you with all the information you need to decide which school is right for you.

Applying for a Mid-year School place

If you wish to apply for a school place mid-year, please contact Lincolnshire County Council on 01522 782030 or apply using the link below.  Applications can be made at any time of the year.  Please contact the school direct to check if we have places available in the school year you require or if you would like to arrange a visit.

The deadline for an appeal to be received is 14th May 2024.

Transport to School

If your child is starting primary school or transferring to secondary school in September, they may be eligible for school transport. If you think your child is eligible please apply for transport as soon as you have your offer of a school place.

Applications can be made online at the website below or a telephone application can be made by contacting the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782020.

For more information about the home to school transport policy and online applications please follow the link below.

Queries can be emailed to:  schooltransportapplications@lincolnshire.gov.uk 

Foreign Nationals

Foreign national children residing in the UK normally have the right to attend schools in England which are:

• state-funded
• independent

To lawfully enter the country to access a school, foreign national children residing outside the UK will typically need either:

• a right of abode
• an immigration status which otherwise permits them to enter the UK to study at a school.

Checking eligibility for a school place

Parents of foreign national children are responsible for checking that their children have a right to study at a school under the UK entry conditions. They should do this before applying for a place.

It is not the role of state-funded schools or local authorities to ask for proof of eligibility before offering a place.

If foreign nationals outside the UK want to enter the UK to study at an independent school with a licensed student sponsor, they should contact the school directly. If it accepts the application, it will send them a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Parents will need a CAS before applying for their child’s visa. They cannot enter to study at schools which are not licensed student sponsors.

Parents can find more information on gov.uk - visas and immigration.

Parents are reminded to ensure their child holds the correct entry visa before making a school application. If a school or the local authority has concerns about a particular child’s immigration status they will refer the case to the Home Office.