Admissions

Nursery

At Beck we admit children on a part time basis into the nursery each year which is split into two provisions, Little Beck for 2 year FEL provision with 40 places and Nursery (F1) for 3 year olds which is a 104 place provision.

Little Beck (nursery 2 year provision)

Children eligible for 2 year FEL provision need to provide an eligibility code number and have reached their 2^nd birthday prior to admission.

FEL Admissions Policy Little Beck

Foundation Stage 1 (Nursery 3 year old provision)

For a September start date places are offered to children who have turned 3 before the 31st August with 15 hour or 30 hour places available.

FEL Admissions Policy FS1

School Admissions

We operate an “open door” policy and prospective parents are welcome to visit the school.  Please contact the school office to make an appointment prior to your visit.

School follows the Local Authority (LA) Admissions Policy for all pupils.

School has a standard number of 90 pupils per year. If the school is oversubscribed then the Local Authority’s over-subscription criteria, found in the Primary School Admission Guide for Parents (link below) outlines, the priorities for admissions. Please note that we cannot guarantee a place in main school if your child attends Beck Nursery.

For further information on admissions for 2024/25 please see the guide below

Entry into Primary School 2023/24 – A Guide For Parents (sheffield.gov.uk)

The LA is the admissions authority. All admissions to school are administered by the Pupil Admissions team. Click here for their contact details.

If your application for a place at Beck Primary School is unsuccessful, parents have a right of appeal and should contact the Pupil Admissions Team. The Admissions Working Party, an impartial tribunal, hears appeals; their decision is final.

For further information on the school’s admissions process please click on the appropriate link on the right.

Reception class/Foundation Stage 2

For children aged 4 years at 1^st September places are allocated to children by the Local Authority. Applications are made directly by parents to the Primary Admissions team in the autumn term prior to their child’s 4^th birthday.

• Entry into Primary School 2023/24 – A Guide For Parents (sheffield.gov.uk)

Prospective parents are always welcome to contact the school to arrange a visit to our reception class.

Admission arrangements for children with Special Education Needs

Most children with special educational needs are educated in mainstream schools. A small minority of children havemore complex needs. The SEN Section works with schools and families to ensure that all children with SEN are identifed and supported appropriately.
The SEN Section allocates Special School and Integrated Resource Unit placements. For further information contact 0114 273 6394

Children with an EHCP are given a place in a primary school through a consultation process, led by the Local Authority.

Further information can be found here: Oversubscribed schools | Sheffield City Council

In Year School Admissions

If you would like your child to transfer to Beck Primary from their current allocated school you will need to complete a Common Transfer Form, these are available from their current school and submit it to the Local Authority Primary Admissions Teams based at Floor 5, North Wing, Moorfoot Building, Sheffield.

Please be aware, your child may not gain automatic entry into school at this point but will be placed on a waiting list held by the Local Authority.

The criteria for over-subscription can be found here: Oversubscribed schools | Sheffield City Council

IR admissions

Children are allocated places in our Integrated Resource by the Local Authority. All children within the IR have an EHCP and are placed via the SENDSARS team. To request further information regarding allocation, please contact our Inclusion Lead – Lisa Whitehead – either by email (lwhitehead@cascademat.co.uk) or phone (0114 2426736). Alternatively, the information can be found on the Local Authority website on their their helping children with specialist educational needs page.