Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy

Strong foundations, greater opportunities.

Our child centred, language rich curriculum will enable every pupil to maximize their potential. They will recognise their strengths, develop a love for learning and be fully prepared for the next stage of their journey.

Admissions

Pen Mill Infant & Nursery Academy Admissions Arrangements
 
 
The Admission Arrangements for September 2024/25 can be found in this document: Admissions Arrangements 2024/25
The Admission Arrangements for September 2025/26  can be found in this document: Admissions Arrangements 2025/26
 
 
Applications for reception in September 2024
 
The Academy has appointed Somerset County Council's Admissions Team to process first time admissions, and the Academy's Trustees check and sign them off.  Starting school applications can be made online or by obtaining a form from Somerset County Council.  You can find a Parents' Guide to Primary Admissions and an application form online on the Somerset County Council website. 
 
For children due to start school for the first time in September 2024  the closing date for parents to make an application for a school place is 15th January 2024 and the national offer day is 16th April 2024.

Please note that you will not receive a letter from the Admissions and Entitlements team explaining how to apply, key dates and where to find further information as has been the case in previous years.

Applications for your child can be made on line at https://www.somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/ or you can contact Somerset direct on 0300 123 2224 for a paper copy. 

Parent Information is also available at https://www.somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/ and also on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Somersetschooladmissions

If you require any further assistance please contact the school office.

Details regarding the appeals timetable can be found at the following link  https://www.somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/applying-for-school/appeal-a-school-admissions-decision/ 
 
In year applications
 
In year applications should be made to the Academy.  Application forms are available from the school office (see address at the foot of this page).  The process followed can be found in the admission arrangements above.  More information can be found on the Somerset County Council website.
 
If you have any questions please contact the school office.