In the first instance, please refer to the Local Authority for any queries relating to admissions, as these are overseen by them, not the school directly.
At Gayton Junior School, we can accept 90 children in Year 3.
As a Derby City School we follow the Local Authority (LA) admission policy. The order of priority for allotting places is as follows:
- Children who are in care of, or accommodated by, Derby City Council or another LA.
- Children living in the normal area served by the school, and have siblings at the school at the time of admission
- Children living in the normal area served by the school
- Children who do not live in the normal area, but have siblings at the school at the time of admission
- Other children whose parents/carers have requested a place by the published date
- Children whose parent/carers did not express their preference by the published date
You will receive a letter from the LA in November, with the application details. This must be returned to the LA.
The LA will then let you know which school you have been allocated in April.
If you are not offered a place for your child at your preferred school, you have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel. Details will be given to you.
Click here if you would rather apply using an online application form.
For more information, contact the Admissions Team on 01332 642730.
Telephone lines will be answered during the followings times:
Week commencing 1 September from 8.30am to 5pm
Week commencing 8 September from 8.30am to 5pm
Week commencing 15 September from 9am to 4pm
Week commencing 22 September onwards from 9.30am to 3.30pm
Alternatively, you can email admissions@derby.gov.uk They will respond to you within 2 to 3 working days.
Admissions Arrangements for 2026-27 Junior Intake (children starting in Year 3 in September 2026) – Application Window opens on Saturday 1st November 2025.
Closing date for online applications – Thursday 15th January 2026
National offer date for all Infant/Junior and Primary Schools – Thursday 16th April 2026
For our Year 6 children, parents should ensure they are selecting at least one school for which they are in catchment when they complete their admissions paperwork. Selecting schools out of catchment can lead to places being allocated at any school in the city with places left once all other places have been allocated. Click here to view the Local Authority’s map of catchment areas.
Admission Arrangements for 2026-27 Secondary Transfers for our Year 6 children – Application Window opens on Thursday 4th September 2025.
Closing date for online applications – Friday 31st October 2025
National offer date for all Secondary Schools – Monday 2nd March 2026
