Published Admission Number (PAN)

Springhead Primary School has a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 30 pupils in each year group.


Reception Class Applications

In line with local authority guidance, children can be admitted full-time to Reception in the September following their fourth birthday.

The closing date for Reception applications is usually mid-January each year.

To apply for a place in our Reception class, please complete an online application via the Staffordshire County Council website:

👉 www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx

We also encourage parents to follow our Facebook page, where we regularly share key information and reminders, including important admission deadlines and updates each year.


Mid-Year Applications (In-Year Admissions)

If you would like to apply for a place at Springhead Primary School during the school year (Reception to Year 6), we warmly encourage you to:

  • Contact the school office to arrange a visit
  • Meet our staff and see the school in action

If you wish to proceed with an application, you will need to complete an In-Year Application Form, which can be downloaded from this page.

For further details about in-year school admissions in Staffordshire, please visit:

👉 www.staffordshire.gov.uk/In-year-school-admissions


Admissions Appeals

If your application is unsuccessful, you have the right to appeal.

For information about the appeals process, please visit:

👉 www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissionappeals

A new School Admission Appeals Code came into effect on 1 October 2022. You can view the full document via the local authority website.


Further Information

For comprehensive guidance on school admissions, please visit the Staffordshire County Council website.