Slaley First School serves the areas of Slaley, Blanchland and Minsteracres. Our school has an admission number of 10 pupils per year group.
It is now necessary for all parents to express a preference for the school they wish their child to attend. If you would like your child to attend Slaley First School, then applications should be made via the School Admissions department at Northumberland County Council.
Reception Entry Applications
More information about Reception entry applications can be found here
Online Admissions Portal for First schools opened on 1st November 2022
Moving Schools (In-Year Transfer)
If you are wishing to be considered to transfer from another school to Slaley First School, please apply online through Northumberland County Council, further information can be found here. Feel free to ring and arrange to come and visit us!
Any in year applications will be dealt with by 31 August at the latest each year.
We currently have limited places available throughout school, including nursery.
Tel. no. 01670 624889 or Email: schooladmissions@northumberland.gov.uk
Children who attend Slaley First School usually transfer at the end of year 4 to Corbridge Middle School, Hexham or St. Joseph's Middle School.At the age of 13 and above, most children go on to to Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham.
A common application form for transfer is completed in the Autumn term prior to transition to the Middle School. Applications opened on the 12th of September 2022. Please follow the link below -
https://schadm.northumberland.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en
Admisson Appeals - Please see here
