Welcome to EYFS at Candleby Lane!

Here is a quick taster of our fantastic F1 and F2 environments. We are very proud of our provision and would love to meet you and take you on a full tour of our nursery and reception areas. 

Please see below for details of our open afternoons in November 2023 and January 2024, or to arrange a one to one visit, get in touch with the school office by phoning us on 0115 989 2284 or emailing us at office@candlebylane.co.uk 

We can't wait to hear from you!

Applying for a school place
 

Admissions to the school are processed by the Local Authority as part of the Nottinghamshire Coordinated Admissions Scheme. You will find guidance about application dates and access to online application forms for primary school places on the link above. Applications can also be made via post or over the phone.   

The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for the school is 600 pupils (not including nursery).

Admissions for 2023/2024

For admissions in September 2023/24:

• The application round opens on 7th November 2022 and closes on 15 January 2023 
• The offer date for the September 2023 intake is 17th April 2023 (National Offer Day)

Admissions arrangements and oversubscription criteria

• Admission Arrangements 2023/24
• School catchment areas | Nottinghamshire County Council
• School Admissions Code 2021
• Summer Born Children

Admissions for 2022/23

• If you would like to make an in-year admission to move or change schools, please contact the Local Authority at any point in the year on the link above.

Admissions arrangements and oversubscription criteria

• Admission Arrangements 2022/23

Appeals 

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

In-year admissions only 2022/23

• 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. 

2023/24 application round

• If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2023 and you are told of the decision on 17th April 2023 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal by 17th May 2023. 
• If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 17th April 2023 or it 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

• Your appeal, once submitted will be forwarded to an Independent Clerk and a date will be agreed for the hearing to take place within the mandatory guidelines. Your appeal should be sent to appeals@flyinghightrust.co.uk using the form below and you will receive acknowledgement that the appeal has been received, update on the situation and contact details for the appeals clerk who will manage your appeal and keep you informed of progress, date and outcomes. Appeals will be held in line with the DfE’s School Admission Appeals Code (October 2022)

Appeals Timetable 2023/24:

National offer day – 17 April. Appeals to be made within 28 days and all appeals will be heard within 40 days during June and July.

Appeal Form – see separate document

School Appeal Code 2022