Admissions Into Reception
Class September 2025

Reception Admissions 2025

We currently have 75 places in our Reception classes.

Applications for a Reception place at our Academy are administered by Staffordshire County Council and the opening date for all applications is 1st November 2024.

Please be aware that neither St John’s Primary Academy or the Local Authority are in a position to intervene in disputes between parents over school applications and will request that these are resolved privately. If possible, you should liaise with your child’s other parent if you have any views about your child’s transfer to school.

On Monday 16th April 2025, offers of Reception places will be sent directly from Staffordshire County Council to parents via email. For paper applications offers will be made in writing and posted 2nd class on this date. 

To find out further information about the admissions process please visit Staffordshire County Council website here or use the links below to view our catchment area and admission criteria.

In Year Admissions

If you are interested in a place at our Academy for your child we would ask that in the first instance you contact the Office on 01922 476695 or via office@stjohnsprimary.academy. A member of the office team will be able to assist with your admission related query. 

Further information can also be found on the Staffordshire County Council website.

If you wish to make an application you should complete this application form and forward this to school. 

We will advise you of the outcome of your in-year application within 10 school days or at the very latest within 15 school days.

 In the event that the place is refused information about the independent appeals process will be detailed in the letter.