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    Reception Class Admissions

    The application process for school places begins each September and closes in January.

    Applications for Hermitage have to be made directly to Cheshire East Borough Council. Cheshire East residents will be able to apply online via the Council's website. Information Booklets, with applications included, will be available on request by contacting the Council.

    The application dates for Reception class in a primary school are below. More information can be found on the Cheshire East admissions' webpage: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/timetable-school-applications

    Process

    Primary Admissions

    Online Application Forms available from

    Closing date for Applications*

    1st September 2026

    15th January 2027

    Deadline for receipt of supporting documentation

    16th February 2026

    Offers made

    16th April 2027

    Deadline for accepting or refusing places.

    30th April 2027

    Waiting lists prepared and vacancies re-allocated.

    After 30th April 2027

    Deadline for accepting or refusing a place

    Closing date for appeal application

    10 days from offer

    17th May 2027

    Appeal hearings (on time applications)

    Heard by 19th July 2027

    Appeal hearings- late applications

    Within 40 days of appeal closing date where possible or 30 school days of appeal being lodged.

    *Please note: If your application is received after the published closing detailed above, it will be recorded as ‘late’ and considered after all on-time applications. This could mean that your application is unsuccessful.

    We hold Open Days each year, usually in October. This is an opportunity to meet with the Headteacher and Governors of the school.

    Dates for our next Open Morning will be available from the Calendar on our homepage once they have been confirmed.

    In-Year Admissions

    Applications for in-year admissions at Hermitage can now be made direct. An Application Form, which can be downloaded from Cheshire East Borough Council's website, must be completed. These will then be forwarded to Hermitage to process. www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/apply-for-september-2022-school-place

    Hermitage will notify parents and the Local Authority of decisions on applications.

    The Council will be able to advise parents about whether we have spaces in our classes, but if you would like to speak to the school directly, please feel free to give us a ring on 01477 532838.

    We are always happy to arrange a convenient time for you to come and look around our school.

    Files to Download

    1. admissions policy including admission arrangements for september2026
      PDF File
    2. Hermitage Primary appeal form-89420.pdf
      PDF File
    3. Infant sizes-9950.pdf
      PDF File

    Admission Appeals

    If you have been unsuccessful with an application for a place at Hermitage, you have a legal right to appeal to an independent appeals panel against the decision made by the admitting authority not to offer you a place in line with your preference. Click here for Information about appeal. For an appeal form, see the 'Files to Download' section above.

    Admissions to the Resource Provision for ASC

    Admission to the Resource Provision is organised by Cheshire East SEND Team. Your child must have a current EHCP that shows 'Resource Provision' being named in Section I. If your child's needs are to be met in a Resource Provision, please do contact us to discuss our SEND offer. Please contact school to arrange this.