Admissions
St William’s Catholic Primary School was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for baptised Catholic children.
By applying to this school parents, or carers, are declaring their support for the aims and ethos of the school.
The governing body has responsibility for admissions to the school and intends to admit 30 pupils to reception in the school year which begins in September 2023.
Do you have or know someone who has a child who was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020.
The applications process for Reception class places for September 2024 is now open.
Application information can be found below.
Please contact us if we can help with this process in any way.
Please see our home page or School Calendar for information of our Open Days
Admission Policy 2024 - Reception entry September 2024
The Defined Area Map for St. William's Catholic Primary School can be accessed here
Oversubscription criteria
If the number of preferences received is less than the admission number then all preferences will be met.
At any time where there are more applications for places than the number of places available, places will be offered in the following order of priority:
- Catholic looked after Children and previously looked after Catholic children or looked after/previously looked after children from catholic families. (see notes 2 & 3 in the admission policy)
- Baptised Catholic children with a sibling(s) who attends St. William’s Catholic Primary School (see note 4)
- Baptised Catholic children who live in the defined area. (see note 5 in the admission policy )
- Other baptised Catholic children.
5. Other looked after and previously looked after children with a sibling who attends St. William’s Catholic Primary School. (see note 2 & 4 in the admission policy )
- Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2 in the admission policy)
- Members of an Eastern Christian Church (see note 6 in the admission policy)
- Other children with a sibling(s) who attends St. William’s Catholic Primary School (see note 4 in the admission policy)
- Other children.
Applications must be made by completing an on-line Common Application Form, on Bradford Council website applying for a school place click here
Annual Allocation to Primary School
Please click here to view the scheduled timetable for allocation into primary school for September 2024
Please click here to view the 'Applying for a Primary School Step by Step Booklet for September 2024 Entry'
Please click here to view the full 'Applying for a Primary School Detailed Guide for September 2024 Entry'
Closing date for application 15 January 2024
Families will be notified of offers of school place on National Offer Day - 16 April 2024
Annual Allocation to Secondary School
Please click here to view the scheduled timetable for allocation into secondary school for September 2024
Please click here to view the 'Applying for a Secondary School Step by Step Booklet for September 2024 Entry'
Please click here to view the 'Applying for a Secondary School Detailed Guide for September 2024 Entry'
Closing date for application 31 October 2023
Families will be notified of offers of school place on National Offer Day - 1 March 2024
New to the UK or wishing to join St. William's Catholic Primary School
Families moving to the area or wishing to transfer to St. William's during the school year should complete the In Year application form found at the link below:
Families moving to the area whose children have not previously attended a school in the UK should complete the form found at the link below:
In Year Admission Form - New to UK
Both of these forms should be returned to the school.
Fair Access Protocol (FAP)
All Local Authorities are required to operate a Fair Access Protocol (FAP) which ensures that school places are secured quickly for most vunerable children who are missing education and to ensure that all schools in an area admit their fair share of pupils with significant challenging behaviour. The protocol has been developed in line with DfE requirements as set out in the 2009 School Admissions Code and following consultation with the Admissions Forum and headteachers.
Click here to view the Fair Access Protocol.
Appeals Process
You will be advised of the outcome or your application in writing, and you have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel. Appeals should be made in writing to Clerk to Appeal Panel, St. William’s Catholic Primary School, Young Street, Bradford, BD8 9RG.
Click here to view Our Appeals Timetable
The Admissions Team- Bradford Council
The Admissions Team process the annual allocations to reception and year seven, in-year applications and also the appeals procedure.
We offer advice to parents and other agencies regarding all admission and appeal related enquiries.
We also provide advice and guidance to schools concerning current and new legislation relating to admissions and ensure that the statutory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the Admissions and Appeals Code of Practice.
If you wish to contact the team, please ring 01274 439200, or, email at schooladmissions@bradford.gov.uk
secondaryadmissions@bradford.gov.uk (annual allocation to secondary school queries)
primaryadmissions@bradford.gov.uk (annual allocation to primary school queries)
