Year 6 into Year 7
Every year, Ashfield School is oversubscribed, receiving more applications than there are places. Under the circumstances, if you would like your child to come to Ashfield, we would recommend that you list Ashfield School as your first choice school.
Admissions to Ashfield School into year 7 are managed by Nottinghamshire County Council. To apply for a place at Ashfield or for more information on Nottinghamshire County Council’s school admissions procedures – click here(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab).
The deadline for an on-time application for entry into year 7 in September 2024 is 31st October 2023.
When a year 6 to year 7 application for a place at this school is unsuccessful, information about appealing the decision can be found here: Nottinghamshire County Council Appeals
Secondary application and appeals timetable
National Closing date for on-time applications | 31 October 2023 |
National Offer date for all Secondary Schools | 1 March 2024 |
Closing Date for on-time appeals | 28 March 2024 |
On-time appeals will be heard by
Late appeals will be heard at the same time as online appeals wherever possible or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. |
18 June 2024 |
Last Date to submit any additional information in support of your appeal | The independent Clerk will notify you of this date, which is usually 5 days before the date of your appeal hearing |
Decisions will be communicated in writing from the independent clerk, within 5 working days of the date of your appeal wherever possible |
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In-year appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. |
In Year Admissions (Years 7 to 11)
If you wish to apply for an in-year transfer, please complete the application form linked at the bottom of this page. Please also refer to our admissions policy for full details of all admissions, admissions criteria and special circumstances. You will usually be advised in writing whether a place can be offered within ten school days of making your application and at the very latest within fifteen school days.
Should you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01623 455000 or email our Admissions Officer, Shelley Jackson: shelley.jackson@ashfield.ttct.co.uk
When an in-year application for a place at this school is unsuccessful, families are able to appeal the decision by completing the Nottinghamshire County Council Appeals form, click here.
Transition to Ashfield
We have very close links with our designated link primary schools. Each student in Year 6 will experience two full days at Ashfield School doing a range of interesting activities. All children from non-partner primary schools are included in these arrangements. Parents of Year 6 students have the opportunity to meet senior staff and tour the school during the open evening in the Autumn Term. All parents are also invited to Ashfield School at the end of June to meet their child’s Achievement Leader and Form Tutor before their child joins Ashfield School in September.
Our feeder schools are:
- West Park Academy
- Kirkby Woodhouse School
- Woodland View Primary School
- Mapplewells School
- Orchard School
- Greenwood Primary & Nursery School
To check if you are in our catchment area please use this interactive map
Nottinghamshire County Council Education Appeals Timetable 2024-2025
Ashfield School Catchment Area
Click here for our admissions policies
The Two Counties Trust is opening consultation on proposed changes to admission arrangements for the 2025-26 academic year.
Period of Consultation
Tuesday 14th November 2023 to Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
The Proposed Changes
Ashfield Comprehensive School, Frederick Gent School, Friesland School, Heritage High School, Selston High School, Springwell Community College, Swanwick Hall School and Wilsthorpe School propose to include into their oversubscription criteria, priority for staff children.
If you would like to contribute feedback, then please read the attached policy document draft. Once this has been read, please click the button below marked feedback.
What Happens next?
After the consultation period has closed Trustees will give consideration to the responses received and will then determine final admission arrangements for 2025-2026. Following determination, the arrangements will be published on each school’s website.
Policies
Data will be processed in line with the requirements and protections set out in the UK General Data Protection Regulation.
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy (Exams) Sep 2022
Complaints and Appeals Procedure (Exams) Sep 2022
Data Protection Policy (Exams) Sep 2022
Non Examination Assessment (NEA) Policy Sep 2022
Emergency Examination Evacuation Procedure Sep 2022
Equalities Policy (Exams) Sep 2022
Escalation Process (Exams) Sep 2022
Exam Contingency Plan Sep 2022
Internal Appeals Procedure (Exams) 2022-23
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy September 2023-24
Child Protection Appendix: Ashfield School
Children With Health Needs That Cannot Attend School Policy May 2023
Home School Agreement Mar 2022
Mobile Phone And Electronic Devices Policy Sep 2023
Post 16 Bursary Policy Jul 2023
School Visitors Policy And Procedures For School Sports Events Jun 2023
Please click on the button below to view The Two Counties Trust Policies, that include some of the following:
- Anti-Bullying Policy
- Attendance Policy
- Behaviour Policy
- Charging & Remissions Policy
- Children with Medical Needs Policy
- Complaints Procedure
- Data Protection/UK GDPR (including CCTV) Policy
- External Lettings Policy
- Online Safety Policy
- Remote Education Policy
- RSE Policy
- SEND Policy
- Suspensions and Exclusions Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
Documents
To access The Two Counties Trust documents please click the button below. They include:
- Financial Statements
- Key Reports
- Subject Access Request Forms
Please follow the link to view all GDPR policies on The Two Counties Trust website: TTCT Data Protection
Post 16 And Post 18 Destinations Data Consent Form