Admissions

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Admissions Process

Applying for Discovery Learning Nursery Places

If you would like your child to join Discovery Learning, please pop in to talk to us or contact the office via email info@sgs.rklt.co.uk

You will need to complete a Parental Agreement Form and then we can arrange visits and settling in sessions.

Applying for Primary Places to Start in September 2026

Saltergate Infant School, part of Red Kite Learning Trust, takes pupils from the ages of 4 to 7 years. Red Kite Learning Trust is its own admissions authority and admissions for the school are co-ordinated by North Yorkshire Local Authority on behalf of the school and academy. The application window opens on 12th October 2025.

The deadline for Reception applications for September 2026 is 15th January 2026. Parents will be informed on 16th April 2026 (National Offer Day).

For admissions call the Local Area Education Office Tel. 01609 533692 or visit the website at the North Yorkshire site to fill in an admissions form.

Apply online

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Infant School Open Events

Please contact the school on 01423 508552 or email at info@sgs.rklt.co.uk if you would like to arrange a tour of the school.

Alternatively, you can book on one of our open events below.

Forest School Open Morning (Christmas themed) - Monday 8th December from 10am

Join us for a Festive Forest School session and discover our love for outdoor learning at Saltergate.

Stay and Play - Wednesday 10th December 3.30-4.15pm

Meet the team and explore our early years learning environment with a variety of festive activities.

Admissions Policies

2026-27

Infant School Admissions Policy 2026-2027

Junior School Admissions Policy 2026-2027

2025-26

Infant School Admissions Policy 2025-2026

Junior School Admissions Policy 2025-2026

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Appeals

Parents and carers may appeal against the Trust’s decision not to offer their child a place at the school. The appeals are arranged by North Yorkshire Council. Appeals submitted for a Reception place, for a child to start school at the beginning of the academic year in September, will need to be received by North Yorkshire Council’s deadline to guarantee being heard before the new school year starts (see below link).

Appeals information

Appeals against a decision for an in-year application can be submitted at any time during the school year.

The appeal panel is independent of the school and council and the decision is legally binding.

In-Year Admissions

If you would like to change schools, or if you are moving into the area for example, you can apply for a school transfer by making an in-year application.

An in-year application is for the admission of a child to Reception if submitted on or after the first day of the first school term of the admission year; or it is for the admission of a child to any other age group at any time.

Red Kite Learning Trust and its Harrogate schools are part of the North Yorkshire Council co-ordinated in-year admissions scheme.

How to Apply

Parents and carers may apply at any time for an in-year school place. Application forms are provided and processed by North Yorkshire Council:

schooladmissions@northyorks.gov.uk

Tel. 0300 131 2131

You can apply for a place online using the local authority in-year application form at:

Changing schools and in year applications | North Yorkshire County Council

If you have moved to a new house, please upload evidence of the move with the online application.

Parents and carers will be notified in writing by North Yorkshire Council of the school’s decision. This will be within 15 school days of your in-year application being received.

For children starting school in Reception and school is unable to offer a place, your child’s name will automatically be added to the school’s waiting list, which will be kept open until the end of December 2025. Where a place becomes available, this will be offered from the waiting list, based on the oversubscription criteria within our 2025-26 admissions policy.

In-Year Appeals

If your in-year application is unsuccessful, you will have the right of appeal against the school’s decision.

Appeals are arranged by North Yorkshire Council and you can find the appeal form and information at:

Appeal for a school place | North Yorkshire Council

The appeal panel is independent of the school and council and the decision is legally binding. Appeals against a decision for an in-year application can be submitted at any time during the school year.