Admissions
As part of the school’s admission process, we would like to clarify that applications for reception places at Battling Brook Primary School are subject to the school’s Admission Policy criteria. Parents are reminded that their child’s attendance at our Pre-School does not guarantee a place at Battling Brook Primary School. If you are unsure regarding your child’s school application then please contact either the Leicestershire admissions team on 0116 3056684, or by email admissions@leics.gov.uk .
If you are interested in your child attending Battling Brook, we strongly recommend that you contact the school office to make an appointment to have a tour. If you are not able to visit in person, please click the link to access a short video tour of our school.
All applications for places at Battling Brook need to be made via Leicestershire County Council.
The school operates the Fair Access Protocol as set out by Leicestershire County Council. You can view the policy by visiting the Statutory Information, School Policies
The school is its own Admissions Authority and contracts the Local Education Authority to administer all applications. The school engages the LA on a delegated basis to process mid-term school applications. A copy of our Admissions Policy can be found below. Parents of children with SEND should also apply following the link above.
The school's admissions criteria can be seen below:
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Children who are looked after and those children who were previously looked after children. |
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Sibling, where there is sibling attending the requested school and will still be attending the requested school at point of entry. |
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Pupils who live in the catchment area. |
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Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested. (Professional documentation confirming the situation must be submitted with the application). |
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Pupils living nearest to the school measured in a straight line distance (home to school front gate). |