School Admissions

Entry to school in Reception / Foundation Stage 2

Our Published Admission Number is: 30

The Local Authority co-ordinates admissions to School on behalf of Wickersley Partnership Trust which is the admissions authority for this school.  Applications for a place at the school should be made via the Local Authority School Admissions Team:  www.rotherham.gov.uk/schools or telephone 01709 823777 or admissions.enquiries@rotherham.gov.uk

Links to their applications information and admission arrangements can be found at:

Apply for a school place – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

If you would like to contact the school regarding any admission queries please email: office@ashwoodprimary.org

Admissions Forms

All parents have the right to express a preference for a particular school for their child. A Local Authority Admissions Preference Form will need to be completed whether you prefer your child to attend the catchment area school or an alternative.

If you wish to apply for a place at any school in Rotherham you will need to complete the appropriate Rotherham application form and return it to the address below or via the online process:

School Admissions Team
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE

In-Year Admission Applications

An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the normal admission round and the child will be admitted where there are available places. The Local Authority will coordinate all in-year transfers on behalf of own admission authority schools in Rotherham.

Parents should complete a common application form (Transfers) which can be completed online on the Rotherham Authority website:  https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/schools-schooling/transferring-school-school-year  or a paper copy can be obtained by contacting the School Admissions Team on:    01709 823777.

You will be advised of the outcome of your application in writing, and you have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel if a place is declined.

The current Admission limits for years 1 – 6 are:

Admission of Children with SEN / Disabilities

The Local Authority admits a pupil to a school according to its own admissions policy, which can be found at https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/education-learning/starting-primary-school

Children who have an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) which names Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School are given priority.

At our school, the admission of children with disabilities is considered in the first instance in the same way as non-disabled children.  Further considerations are made in the light of need and accessibility and the school would work with parents/carers and other agencies involved to ensure that appropriate provision could be provided.  It is the school policy to accommodate children with disabilities should parents wish and individual needs are planned for to prevent any children with disabilities being treated less favourably than other children. Staff organise human and physical resources within the school to increase access to learning and participation by all children.

Education does not only happen during lessons and during the school day.  Our teaching staff strive to provide a range of extra-curricular activities which are open to all students.

Subject to risk assessment, we ensure that all our students but particularly those with SEND are included in the activities available, accepting that sometimes this will mean additional arrangements to allow them to take part in activities.  For example, sometimes one-to-one support on trips may be provided, depending on the level of need.

Where specific access arrangements need to be made, we involve parents/carers by:

• Discussing support and risk control measures with parents/carers
• Taking advice from the place to be visited in terms of their facilities and accessibility

Existing facilities provided to assist access to the school by children with disabilities:

• Wheelchair access onto school grounds via the entrance
• Car park has disabled access
• Wheelchair access into the school
• Carpeted classrooms to aid hearing impaired children’s learning
• Exterior lighting to improve evening access
• Routes to the main entrance are clearly signed and free from obstructions
• Disabled toilet