Admissions

Children start in the Reception class in the academic year in which they are five, unless parents choose to defer admission. The school admission number, as set by the Local Authority, is 60 for the Reception classes.

Places are normally provided for all those living within the catchment area. If parents from outside the catchment choose our school, places are allocated on the basis of availability.

We converted to Academy status in 2016 and continue to follow the Local Authority admissions criteria for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools.

Useful Links

North Yorkshire Starting Primary and Junior School TimetableAppendix 1 - Determined Co-ordinate Admission Arrangements 2026 to 2027Appendix 5 - Determined Nursery Policy for Community and Voluntary Controlled Nurseries 2026 to 2027

Admissions-Arrangements-2027-28-Pannal.pdfAdmissions Arrangements 2026-27 - PannalAdmissions Arrangements 2025-26 - Pannal

To apply for a place at school, parents need to fill in a preference form, which is available to complete online at:

North Yorkshire Primary Admissions

In the half term prior to admission, arrangements are made for children to spend some time in the Reception class. This helps to familiarise children with new routines, facilities and faces.

In-year Admissions

We understand that children sometimes need to apply for a school place mid-year. They may be new to the area or wish to request a move to a new school.

However, our year groups are typically full, and spaces within year groups are limited to families living within the catchment area. An in-year application can be made at any time of the year; however, you can only apply up to a term in advance of the date you want the school place.

As we are part of a multi-academy trust, Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is our admission authority. However, all admissions are co-ordinated on our behalf by North Yorkshire Council.

Applications should therefore be made directly with North Yorkshire Council. Advice about changing schools, details of the process, and information on how to apply can be found here:

Changing Schools and In-year Applications

Appeals

Find out about grounds for appeal, what happens at a hearing, and how to prepare using the link below.

Appeal for a School Place | North Yorkshire Council