At Blue Bell Hill we are confident that you will find us a welcoming school – one where your child will flourish and realise their potential, whatever that potential might be. 

We are committed to providing our children with the very best opportunities and experiences, and we are proud of the relationships that we have with our children, parents and the community. In partnership, we want to provide an outstanding education for the children at Stanstead, to ensure they are well-equipped to be confident individuals, lifelong learners and good citizens.

Here at Blue Bell Hill, we believe that every child has the potential to do amazing things. Our goal is to make our children happy and have a great time in school. We do this by creating an environment where our children feel safe and secure to take on new challenges and learn new things.

Applying for a school place

Admissions for 2025/2026

Admissions to the school are processed by the Local Authority as part of the Coordinated Admissions Scheme. You will find guidance about application dates and access to online application forms for primary school places on the Nottingham City admissions page: https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/schooladmissions

Applications can also be made via post or over the phone. The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for the school is 60 pupils for Foundation 2 stage (Reception).

 

For admissions in September 2025/26:

The application round opens on 4th November 2024 and closes on 15th January 2025. The offer date for the intake is 16th April 2025 (National Offer Day)

Admissions arrangements and oversubscription criteria

Local Authority admission arrangements for 25/26 can be found here

https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/education-and-schools/school-admissions/admissions-arrangements-for-nottingham-city-schools/

Admission arrangements policy 2024/25 for school can be found here

https://www.bluebellhill.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=5&type=pdf

 Links to our catchment area can be found below

https://geoserver.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/primarycatchment/

School Admissions Code 2021 can be accessed here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-admissions-code--2

Guidance for Local Authorities on the admission of Summer Born Children can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-born-children-advice-for-admission-authorities

In year Admissions for 2024/25

If you would like to make an in-year admission to move or change schools, please contact the school to discuss your details or click on this link https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/education-and-schools/school-admissions/apply-for-a-school-place/in-year-school-admissions-or-transfers/

at any point in the year.

Appeals 

If your child has been refused a place and you would like to appeal against the decision, please see below further information.

2025/26 application round

If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2025 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2025 (National Offer Day) that a place has not been allocated you should submit your appeal by 20th May 2025. If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2025 you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful. 

 

In-year admissions only 2024/25

If your appeal relates to an in-year admission, you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful.   

How to appeal

If you have received a letter of rejection, you can appeal the decision. Please complete the appeal form below and send to info@flyinghightrust.co.uk
Once submitted it will be forwarded to an Independent Clerk who will arrange for the hearing to take place within the mandatory guidelines.

The appeal timetable is as follows:

APPLICATION AND APPEAL TIMETABLE

Applications for admission into Foundation 2 (Reception) at the school from September 2025 opens	4 November 2024
National closing date for application forms	15 January 2025
National Offer Day. Email/letter sent from the Local Authority to parents indicating allocated school	16 April 2025
Deadline for lodging of appeals   For on time Foundation 2 (Reception) appeals:   For all other appeals:	20 May 2025.   30 school days after the date of receipt of the letter advising of an unsuccessful application.
School case for refusal	This will be sent at least 5 school days prior to the appeals hearing.
Deadline for further evidence	To be received by the Independent Clerk a minimum of 5 school days before the date of the appeal.
Date of Appeal   For a Foundation 2 appeal for entry in September 2025:   For In-Year admissions:	The appeal will be heard during week commencing on Monday 30 June 2025.   Within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged and at least 10 school days before the appeal is heard.
Outcome of the appeal	For Foundation 2 and In-Year admissions, where possible, decision letters will be sent by 1st Class post within 5 school days of the appeal being heard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Flying High Partnership appeals process and appeals form can be found here https://www.flyinghighacademy.co.uk/appeals-procedures/

The School Appeals Code 2022 document can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-admissions-appeals-code

Our admissions policy is under the Policies section which can be found here