Year 6 into Year 7 applications
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 2026 is 31st October 2025.
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
| Opening date for Co-ordinated Scheme. | 4 August 2025 |
| National closing date for on-time applications. | 31 October 2025 |
| National offer date for all secondary schools. | 2 March 2026 |
| Closing date for on-time appeals. | 31 March 2026 |
| 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.
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17 June 2026 |
| 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. | |
| 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 in-year transfer 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, Philip Taylor on: admissions@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.
Useful links
Nottinghamshire County Council Education Appeals Timetable 2024-2025
Click here for our admissions policies
