Sidegate Primary School is an academy which is part of the Active Learning Trust and therefore follows the Active Learning Trust Admissions Policy (see below).

When should I apply for a primary school place for the school year 2022/23?  If your child was born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018, parents/carers should be applying now for a Reception Year school place (application deadline is 15 January 2022).  Further information can be found by clicking on the link below. 

https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-places/admissions-to-schools-in-suffolk-for-the-20222023-school-year/

Information is also available in different languages.  Click below.

• Lithuanian
• Polish
• Portugese
• Romanian

In-Year Admissions 2021/22 (EYFS through to Y6)

If you wish to apply for a place at Sidegate during the academic year 2021/22, you should contact the main school office on 01473-727319 or download our in-year application form 2021/22 by clicking here. Please follow our Admissions Arrangements for 2021/22.  

Appeals

If your application is unsuccessful and you wish to appeal the decision to refuse your child a place at this school, an appeal form is available to download by clicking here.  The Admission Appeal timetable from the Trust for the academic year 2021/22 can be found below.  

• Sidegate Primary School Admission Arrangements 2021/22
• Sidegate Primary School Admission Arrangements 2022/23

When should I apply for a secondary school place?  Click on the link below for further information.