What to do if you’d like your child to attend James Knott Primary School

Published Admissions Number (PAN) = 210

For Parents / Carers wishing to apply for a place at The Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust outside the normal admissions window, an In-Term Admissions form (Immediate Admissions) can now be completed online here.

Please note: Parents and carers should be aware that completion of the online form does not guarantee a place at the school.

Early Years


James Knott C of E Primary School has recently opened an Early Years Centre for 2-3yr olds.

More details here – https://www.gov.uk/get-childcare

2 year old Provision


Children will normally be admitted to our nursery provision the term after their 3rd birthday.

Attendance at the school’s part time nursery provision does not guarantee admission to the school for primary education and a separate application must be made for transfer from the nursery provision to primary provision.

James Knott 2 Year Old Provision Application Form

Nursery Provision


Children will normally be admitted to our nursery provision the term after their 3rd birthday.

Attendance at the school’s part time nursery provision does not guarantee admission to the school for primary education and a separate application must be made for transfer from the nursery provision to primary provision.

James Knott Nursery Application Form

Reception


Click here to apply for a place in Reception.
Other Primary Schools within the NCEA Trust include:

  • William Leech Primary School (Church Square, Lynemouth)
  • Bishop’s Primary School (formerly Josephine Butler Campus) (Academy Road, Ashington)
  • Grace Darling Primary School (Central Parkway, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea)
  • Thomas Bewick Primary School (Moorhouse Lane, Ashington)
  • Warkworth C of E Primary School (Guilden Road, Warkworth)
  • St Michael’s C of E Primary School (Howling Lane, ALnwick)

Other Year Groups


Because the school only admits Reception as a whole year group, any other applicants for pupils not entering Reception in September are classed as casual admissions. These include September admissions to year groups other than Reception and any admissions in the middle of an academic year.

Special Educational Needs (SEND)


Students with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) in which The Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is named will be admitted.

Where the number of applications for admission is greater than the published admission number, applications will be considered against the criteria as set out in the school’s Admissions Procedure document.

For more information about the SEND provision at James Knott Primary School, click here.

Admissions Procedure and Appeals

The Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust follows the Northumberland County Council admissions procedures for admission to James Knott Primary School. The school complies with the School Admission Code September 2021 issued by the Department for Education.

For admission queries, please contact:

James Knott Primary School
Norham Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 0LF

Telephone: 01670 813219

The Appeals Panel for admission to the school is convened at the request of parents to consider the merits of their individual cases.

Appeals for admission into Reception in September 2024 must be received by 1st May. Appeal hearings will take place week commencing 20th May 2024.

Policies and Key Dates

Admissions Policy 2023-2024
Admissions Policy 2024-2025
Admissions Policy 2025-2026
Admissions Appeals Key Dates 2023-2024
Admissions Appeals Key Dates 2024-2025
Admissions Appeals Key Dates 2025-2026