Admissions
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We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for a place at one of our Enquire Learning Trust academies. Choosing the right school is an important decision, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Who Manages Admissions?
The Enquire Learning Trust is the admission authority for each of our academies and is responsible for setting and managing their admission arrangements. You can find full details, including our Admissions Policy, key documents, and information about appeals, on this Admissions pages.
How to Apply
For children starting Reception in September, applications must be made through your home Local Authority as part of the normal admissions round.
- Application deadline: 15 January
- Offer day: In April, your Local Authority will notify you of your child’s school place on behalf of the Trust
Where to Find More Information
To access application forms, or learn more about the process, please visit your Local Authority’s admissions website or the admissions section of the Academy you’re applying to.
For details and the application forms, please visit:
- Admissions for Tameside Schools
- Admissions for Stockton-on-Tees Schools
- Admissions for North East Lincolnshire Schools
- Admissions for Lincolnshire Schools
- Admissions for Hull Schools
- Admissions for North Yorkshire Schools
- Admissions for Middlesbrough Schools
- Admissions for North Lincolnshire Schools
Appeals
The Board of the Multi Academy Trust is the Admissions Authority with the responsibility for the administration of the admission arrangements.
The Trust continue to work with each Local Authority.
Please direct all Appeals to your Local Authority within their timeframes.
Consultation on Admission Arrangements 2025-2026
Each admission authority must consult on their admissions arrangements if they are considering making changes to their published arrangements or they must consult every seven years if no changes have been made.
In line with the School Admissions Code, due to there being no changes from the previous year, The Enquire Learning Trust will not be undertaking a consultation on their 2026-2027 Admissions Policy.
The Admissions Policy for 2026-2027 is now available on the Admissions page in the Policy & Documents section.
Any queries to be sent to admissions@eltacademy.org.
Upcoming Changes to Childcare Support
15 and 30 Hours of Childcare
The Current Offer
In England, all parents and carers of 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours a week childcare support with registered childcare providers. Eligible working parents and carers of children aged 3-4 can also get an additional 15 hours childcare support, bringing their total up to 30 hours a week.
Some eligible parents of 2-year-old children may also be entitled to 15 hours childcare support, if they receive some additional forms of government support.
Your hours can be used per week for 38 weeks of the year (during school term time). You may be able use your hours for up to 52 weeks if you use fewer than your total hours per week. Check with your childcare provider to find out if this is something they offer.
You can use Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit for Childcare whilst claiming your 15 or 30 hours of childcare support.
Check here to find the right offer for you and how to apply for 30 hours of childcare.
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