Dallam Community Primary School is a member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which is a multi-academy Trust with 12 academies within the Warrington local authority area. Legally, TCAT is the Admissions Authority for all its member academies and has developed Admission Arrangements which ensures all academies within the Trust have a unified approach to admissions whilst ensuring the individual character of each academy is maintained.
All state-funded schools have a set of admissions rules, published admission number and oversubscription criteria to help them process school applications consistently, transparently and fairly in accordance with the 2021 School Admissions Code.
TCAT has appointed WBC to administer admission procedures on its behalf for all TCAT Warrington Academies
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Appeals Process
If your child is refused a place, you have the right to appeal through an Independent School Appeals Panel.
More Information & Appeal Timetable: School Admission Appeals
Early Years & Primary Admissions
Nursery Admissions (2-Year-Olds & 3-4 Year-Olds)
Our nursery program offers high-quality early education for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years old.
2-Year-Olds: Admission is based on Local Authority funding eligibility.
3 & 4-Year-Olds: Places are available following school and local authority nursery policies.
How to Apply: Visit the school office to complete a Nursery Admissions Form.
If places are oversubscribed, children will be placed on a waiting list and admissions will follow the oversubscription criteria.
Check Funding Eligibility: Government Free Childcare for 2-Year-Olds
In-Year Transfers (Changing Schools Mid-Year)
An in-year transfer occurs when a student transfers schools outside of normal admission periods, such as when a family moves home.
If considering an in-year transfer for reasons other than relocation, we recommend discussing options with the school admissions team first.
Apply for an In-Year Transfer: Local Authority In-Year Transfers
Once you have contacted the school admissions team, a school leader will be happy to arrange a school visit for you and your child.
Contact Information
https://www.warrington.gov.uk/primary-school-admissions
Local Authority School Admissions
01925 446226
schooladmissions@localauthority.gov.uk
Admissions Office Address:
26/30 Horsemarket Street, Warrington, [Postcode]
Admissions to Seedlings (2 year olds)
The maximum number of children in Seedlings is dependent on staffing ratios ensuring that the OFSTED regulations are adhered to. (Ratios – Staffing 1:4)
Children can be admitted to Seedlings the term after they turn two, dependent on the family meeting the Local Authority funding criteria. You can check if your child is eligible by visiting:
Parents who wish their child to join Seedlings need to express an interest by visiting the school office and completing a Nursery admissions form.
If the places are over-subscribed, your child will be added to the waiting list and places will be offered in line with the school oversubscription criteria.
Admissions to Acorns (3 and 4 year olds)
The maximum number of children in Acorns and Saplings is dependent on staffing ratios ensuring that the OFSTED regulations are adhered to. (Ratios – Staffing 1:13 with a class teacher, 1:8 without)
Children can be admitted to Nursery the term after they turn three, dependent on available spaces.
Parents who wish their child to join Acorns need to express an interest by visiting the school office and completing a Nursery admissions form. To access 30 hours you will need to present your code and you check your eligibility by visiting:
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/how-to-apply-for-30-hours-free-childcare/
If the places are over-subscribed, your child will be added to the waiting list and places will be offered in line with the school oversubscription criteria.
Admissions to Primary School (Reception - Y6)
September admission to Reception class is faciltated through WBC and is administered in accordance with TCATs Admission Policy. You will need to apply for a place online and full details can be found at:
https://www.warrington.gov.uk/primary-school-admissions
Parents considering sending their child to our school mid-term should contact the Warrington Borough Council’s (WBC) school admissions team on 01925 446226 or email schoolsadmissions@warrington.gov.uk.
Once you have spoken with the admissions team, they will contact school to check if there is space. If school is able to accept your child, the Headteacher will be happy to arrange for you and your child to come and look around before starting here.
TCAT Warrington Admissions Policy 2026 – 27 FINAL (approved by Trust Board)
