School Admissions
Admissions Policy
Our office team will be able to help with any initial enquiries about admissions, please contact 01642 312741 or enquiries@chandlersridge.org.uk
Chandlers Ridge Academy as part of Spark Education Trust is the admission authority. Reception applications are made through Middlesbrough Council as part of the coordinated admissions process. For in-year admissions, Chandlers Ridge follows Middlesbrough Council’s coordinated process but makes the final decision on applications for places at the school. The Published Admission Number for Reception is 50.
In year transfers are dealt with through Middlesbrough Admissions. The details for Middlesbrough LA can be found her:
https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions.
If your child is refused a place at Chandlers Ridge you have the right to appeal against the decision. Appeals are heard by an independent appeals panel. Appeals should be lodged directly with the school. If you wish to appeal, please contact the school office on 01642 312741 or email enquiries@chandlersridge.org.uk to request an appeal form and details of the appeals process.
Parents/carers will be given at least 20 school days from the date of notification of the refusal in which to prepare and submit their written appeal.
Further information about school admission appeals can be found on the Middlesbrough Council website
Nursery Admissions
Children are admitted to our Nursery as they turn three years old and if there is a place available for them. The Nursery staff maintain the Nursery waiting lists and they can be contacted through crnursery@chandlersridge.org.uk. The staff will then contact you directly. Parents/carers can add their child’s name to our waiting list at any time and this is maintained in birth date order.
Children who are admitted to our Nursery are normally admitted to the school but the statutory admissions procedure must be applied before a place in the Reception classes can be offered.
Nursery Application Form
Visits by Parents
Parents who are considering sending their child to the school are welcome to visit to see it working and to speak to the Mr Thompson. Please make an appointment with the school office (01642 312741) if you would like to visit.
