Sheffield City Council Primary Admissions

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy follows the Sheffield City Council policy for primary admissions.

If you are interested in applying for a place for your child at Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy you will need to contact the Local Authority (Sheffield City Council). Click here to get to the pupil admission pages (including application form for a school place) or alternatively you can contact the Sheffield Admissions Team by phone on 0114 273 5766 or by email at ed-admissions@sheffield.gov.uk

In-year Applications

You can make an application during any point in the academic year, if you wish to make an in-year application, please contact Sheffield City Council on 0114 273 5766 or visit their website for further information. If your child is currently on roll at a school in Sheffield, then you need to obtain a form from their current school.

Click here for the application to apply for a school place mid term

Click here for the Local Authority’s parents’ guide for admission to a primary school.

Click here for the parents’ guide to transferring to a secondary school

 Nursery Places for 2 year olds

Our learning and play environment is perfectly designed to encourage creative play and interaction, helping children to learn and thrive in a safe and fun filled setting. We have outstanding practitioners who are fully experienced and qualified to meet your child’s learning and development needs.

 Why should you sign up?

• Your may be able to get 30 hours of free childcare a week through the Free Childcare for Working Parents scheme. Your child must be aged 9 months to 4 years old and you must live in England. 
• Your child will learn lots of new skills: they’ll learn to speak and listen, play and explore, learn numbers and other activities.
• They’ll make lots of new friends and you’ll have time to work, train or just have some time for yourself.

Once approved, your free early learning entitlement runs from the start of the term after your child’s 2nd birthday until your child begins school, even if your family circumstances change.

To check if you’re eligible for FREE childcare please come in to Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy and we will make an enquiry on your behalf. Alternatively you can apply to Sheffield City Council online: www.sheffield.gov.uk/freearlylearning or by telephone: 0114 273 4567 (option 4, then option 3)

 What if I’m not eligible?

If you are not eligible for a free early learning place for your 2 year old you may still be able to pay for a place for your child. The cost of this is £26.00 per session (am or pm) £4.50 lunchtime supervision.

Places are available. 

Nursery Places for 3 – 4 year olds

All 3 and 4 year olds are eligible for up to 15 hours Nursery Education a week. You may also be able to get 30 hours of free childcare a week through the Free Childcare for Working Parents scheme. Your child must be aged 9 months to 4 years old and you must live in England.

Children who use a Free Early Learning place show greater levels of achievement in their school years.

Our Nursery learning and play environment provides invaluable early learning experiences and intensive language development for 3 – 4 year olds.  As children explore our indoor and outdoor play spaces they develop their social skills and our dedicated Early Years teaching staff are always on hand to stimulate and support children at play.

Your child’s free early learning entitlement runs from the start of the term after your child’s 3rd birthday.  Apply early to secure your child’s place.

Who is eligible for 30 hours free childcare a week?

• Your family could receive up to 30 hours per week of free childcare if all adults in the family are working.
• For single parent families this means if you are working.
• For couples, both parents must be in employment. Click here to check your eligibility and register your interest.

Places are available.