Admission Arrangements

Consultation on the proposed 2027-28 admission arrangements for St George's C of E Primary School

In accordance with the School Admissions Code, Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust (the admission authority) is consulting on proposed changes to our admission arrangements for entry in September 2027. Consultation will run for a minimum of 6 weeks from Wednesday 17th December to Wednesday 28th January. This consultation period falls within the statutory window as per the Admissions Code: GOV.UK

We are consulting with parents of children aged 2–18, local schools and admission authorities, the local authority, the diocese and other interested parties in the locality as required under the Admissions Code.

 What’s changed/summary of proposals:

•  Faith-based criterion introduced with two attendance bands.

• Nursery attendance added as a priority.
• Medical/social needs moved down in priority order.
• Tie-breaker simplified to random allocation (removing walking distance).

 
• A full copy of the proposed admission arrangements are linked below and available on request:

FA1 St George's Admissions Policy .docx

• The Supplementary Information Form is linked below:

FA1 Supplementary Information Form 2.docx

Free paper copies are available from the school office at: St George's C of E Primary School, Stamford Street, Mossley, OL5 0HT.

How to respond:
Please respond by Wednesday 28th January 2026 (consultation closes at 5pm on that date). Responses can be submitted by:

• Email: enquiries@fa1.uk (subject: Admissions Consultation)
• Online form: https://forms.office.com/e/HiRQVKCShi
• Post: The Clerk to the Board of Trustees, Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust, Newnham Street, Bolton, BL1 8QA  (FAO Admissions Consultation)

What happens next:
All responses will be considered by the Trust Board prior to determination of the admission arrangements by 28th February 2026. Once determined, the arrangements will be published on each academy’s website by 15th March and a copy sent to the local authority. Once the final arrangements are determined, anyone with concerns has the right to refer the matter to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator.

Please let us know if you have any questions about the consultation or need the documents in an alternative format.

IN YEAR TRANSFERS

 If you have moved into the area, please contact Tameside Authority to see if there are places in the year group you require.  You may also wish to ring us on 01457 832496 to arrange an informal visit.

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Click HERE for prospectus to get more information about our wonderful school

RECEPTION ADMISSIONS - SEPT 26 TO AUGUST 2027

If your child turns five in between September 2026 and August 2076,  you will need to apply for a school place. As a Tameside resident, you will need to apply through Tameside Admissions. 

 Please apply online for a place in Reception via the Tameside website-  http://www.tameside.gov.uk/schools/admissions

NB For Reception applications for Sept 2026 we also require families to complete this supplementary form and send this direct to school

Our published admission number for this year is 15 pupils. 

For policy on admission arrangements for 2026 - 2027 please click HERE

NURSERY ADMISSION

There will be places for children wishing 15 hours provision or 30 hours provision.  All nursery children will be placed in our Foundation Stage unit taught by Mrs Hanson, our very experienced teacher.  We will take children from the September of those that are turning 4 that academic year.  If places are still available, we also offer places for 'rising 3's' - children may start if places are available in the term after they are 3.  Parents should contact the school on 01457 832496 or send an email to admin@stg.fa1.uk if they wish to register their child for a nursery place.

NURSERY ADMISSION - SEPT 2025

From Sept 2025 St George's are offering places for 2 year olds and for 3 year olds.  The 3 year olds will begin in Robin class working with the Reception children whereas the 2 year olds will be working in a new base within school but still under the supervision of Mrs Hanson.  

If you are interested in a place for your nursery child for September, please contact the school on 01457 832496

For the admission criteria in the case of oversubscription please click HERE

Pop into school and see what we have to offer or click on the Foundation Stage page  to look at some of the photos