As the Admissions Authority for Lent Rise School, our governors formulate and agree our Admissions Arrangements and Policies.
Planned admission numbers are set at 60 new pupils each September for Reception.
Buckinghamshire Council, our Local Authority, organise our pupils admissions for YR ( the first year of primary school) and our In-Year admissions.
Please visit Buckinghamshire Admissions Website to apply for a space at Lent Rise School.
Catchment area
The Lent Rise area is defined as follows:-
North to and including Burlington Road, but excluding The Green and Orchardville. East to the county boundary. West to Hitcham Road. South to and including parts of the Bath Road.
School Tours
All prospective parents are encouraged to visit Lent Rise during the school day on one of our pre-arranged school tours. This gives you the opportunity to see the school when it is alive with learning. To arrange a school tour please contact the school office on 01628 662913 or by emailing office@lrschool.co.uk.
In year admissions
If your child is already at another school, or you have recently moved to the area and are seeking admission, please contact the school on 01628 662913 to see if we have any places available.
The Governors of Lent Rise School have arranged for the Admissions and Transport Team of Buckinghamshire Council to administer In year admissions as part of their In Year Co ordination Scheme.
The Buckinghamshire link is below:
https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/education/school-admissions/changing-school-in-year/
Please be aware that you can only make an in-year application 6 weeks before you intend to move schools.
Buckinghamshire timeline for September 2024
Please see below the timeline for making an in year application for a school place for September 2024.
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1 November 2023 |
Applications open for primary school places |
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13 January 2024 |
Deadline for handing in paper application for junior school |
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15 January 2024 |
Deadline to submit your child's application (midnight) |
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29 January 2024 |
Deadline for address evidence if you’re moving into Buckinghamshire |
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16 April 2024 |
School offer day |
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2 July 2024 |
School transition day (for children to visit their new school) |
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September 2024 |
The new school year starts |
Oversubscription Criteria
Please see our Admissions Policy for information regarding the oversubscription criteria and the order in which it is applied.
Appeals
Appeals for Lent Rise School are managed by Buckinghamshire Council . You can find out more on Buckinghamshire Council's website.
When to appeal
If you were refused a higher preference school place on 16 April 2024 for September 2024 entry, you should make your appeal before midday on 15 May 2024.
Appeals submitted by midday on 15 May 2024 should be heard by the end of the summer term. Delays may occur due to panel availability and numbers of appeals received.
Appeals made after midday on 15 May 2024 will be heard from September 2024 onwards.
For in-year appeals for immediate entry, make your appeal within 20 school days of the refusal letter. The appeal will be heard as soon as possible.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16 April 2024 | Primary Allocation Day |
| 15 May 2024, midday | Deadline for submitting completed appeal forms |
| At least 10 school days before appeal hearing | The Appeals Team sends the appeal date & time letters to parents. The Appeals Team also tells parents the evidence deadline date. |
| 6 calendar days before appeal hearing | Case papers are sent to: - parents - admission authority - school - Appeal Panel |
| June to July | Primary Admission Appeals heard |
| Within 5 school days of the appeal decision | Decision letter sent to parents, admission authority and school |
