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. Usually, this is the appropriate school for their address. 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.
Moving Schools (In-Year Transfer)
Families moving to the area or wishing to be considered for a place at Slaley First School must apply online through Northumberland County Council, further information can be found here. We currently have places available throughout school, including nursery.
Reception Entry Applications
Timetable for first and primary schools
1 November 2021 |
Online applications The First and Primary Admissions handbook fo
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15 January 2022 |
Closing date for all applications to be received by the Local Authority |
15 April 2022 |
National Offer Day. E-mails sent to those parents who applied online and who requested to be informed by email. |
2 May 2022 |
Deadline for parents to refuse the school place. |
8 May 2022 |
Any places that become available are allocated in criteria order (on time applicants) |
29 May 2022 |
All remaining places allocated on a first come first serve basis. |
31 December 2022 |
No waiting lists held by the Local Authority after this date. |
Tel. no. 01670 624889 or Email: schooladmissions@northumberland.gov.uk
Children who attend Slaley First School usually transfer at the age of 9 and above to Corbridge Middle School or St. Joseph's Middle School and then at the age of 13 and above 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.
Online Admissions Portal for middle, high and secondary schools will be open on the 12th of September 2021. Please follow the link below.
https://schadm.northumberland.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en