Admissions
Applying for a Primary School place:
Applications for admission to Reception are processed by Gloucestershire County Council, please refer to School Admissions for further information.
Closing Date for applications is the 15th January 2026
To view the policy for our school please click here
Primary Schools Admissions Guidance Booklet
Gloucestershire County Council are the responsible body for admissions at Parkend Primary School and the School follows Gloucestershire County Council Admissions Policy . As far as possible, they will agree to parental preferences but where there are more applicants than places, the above policy will be followed.
In Year Admission:
If you wish to apply for a place during the school year, this is known as an In-Year Admission. Although GCC is the admission authority, In-Year applications must be made directly to the school.
How to Apply
Parents and Carers should complete the Gloucestershire County Council In-Year Application Form (hard copies on request)
Completed forms should be emailed directly to the school at: admin@parkend.gloucs.sch.uk
We aim to respond to all In-Year applications within 10 school days.
If You Are Offered a Place
If your application is successful, you will receive a written offer from the school. The letter will include: - confirmation of the place offered, the date by which you must accept or decline the offer, any next steps required (such as completing admission forms or arranging a start date). Please ensure you respond within the stated timeframe so that the place can be secured. If we do not hear from you, the offer may be withdrawn in line with the School Admissions Code.
If Your Application Is Unsuccessful
If we are unable to offer a place, you will receive a written refusal explaining the reason(s) why.
Your Right to Appeal
If your child is refused a place, you have the legal right to appeal the decision to an Independent Appeals Panel.
For Community Schools, Gloucestershire County Council manages the appeals process.
The school will: - notify you of the refusal, provide information on how to lodge an appeal.
GCC will: - arrange the Independent Appeals Panel, provide the timetable and process for hearings. Appeals are completely independent of the school and the Governing Body.
School Admissions Code
All admission authorities must comply with the statutory School Admissions Code (2021).
School Admissions Code – GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-admissions-code--2
Applying for a Secondary School:
Closing date for applications is the 31st October 2025
Secondary School Admissions Guidance
For further information, please refer to our Admissions Policy, which is shown under Key Information – Policies.
