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 2 September from 8.30am to 5pm
Week commencing 9 September from 8.30am to 5pm
Week commencing 16 September from 9am to 4pm
Week commencing 23 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 2024-25 Intake – Application Window opens on Sunday 3rd November 2024
Closing date for online applications – Wednesday 15th January 2025
National offer date for Secondary Schools – Monday 3rd March 2025
National offer date for all Infant/Junior and Primary Schools – Wednesday 16th April 2025
Closing date for Secondary Appeals –Tuesday 1 April 2025
Closing date for Primary Appeals – Wednesday 21 May 2025
