School Admissions

There are two different types of admissions – those to start school at the ‘normal’ time for the start of the
Reception year and those for places in other year groups or at any other time – these are called ‘in-year’
applications for school places. In-year applications are made for example when a child is already attending one
school and the parent/carers wish to move their child from one school to another, and when a family moves to a
different area and needs a new school place for their child(ren). The admission authority for our school is East
Riding of Yorkshire Council and admissions applications are co-ordinated by the Local Authority.


How do I apply for a ‘normal’ school place for my child?
Applications to start our school for the first time, for the start of Reception should be made direct to the Local
Authority in which you live by the deadline for applications. Late applications will be considered after those
submitted by the deadline, often when there are no places available so it is important that you apply on-time. If
you live in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area, then you can find more information about ‘normal’ admissions
processes, deadlines, details of the appeal process and other information at www.eastriding.gov.uk/apply-for-aschool-place. If you live outside the East Riding, you should apply to your ‘home’ Local Authority and not East
Riding of Yorkshire Council. There is no supplementary information form when applying for a place at our school.


How do I apply for an ‘in-year’ school place for my child?
Applications for school places are made through the local authority’s co-ordinated admissions scheme for in-year
applications. Applications to start our school in-year should be made direct to the Local Authority no earlier than
one term before the place is required, and it is recommended that you apply no later than a period of twenty
school days, that is four weeks in term time, before you wish for the place to be available for your child.
Applications are considered in the order that they have been received, for example if there is one space available
in a year group, the parent/carer who applied for their place first will likely be allocated the place for their child.
Proof of residence may be required before places can be allocated, and the school fully adheres to the East Riding
Fair Access Protocol. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application as soon as is possible,
though this is commonly ten school days after an application has been received, but may be later in certain
circumstances.
If you live in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area, then you can find more information about ‘in-year’
admissions processes, and details of the co-ordinated admissions scheme at www.eastriding.gov.uk/schooladmissions where you can also find and download an application form along with details of how to appeal for a
school place where you have been refused. If you live outside the East Riding, you should apply to your ‘home’
Local Authority and not East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
There is no supplementary information form when applying for a place at our school.


Who makes decisions on school admissions applications?
As we are a controlled school, the admissions authority for the school is East Riding of Yorkshire Council. It is
the admission authority who determines whether there is an available place based upon the capacity of the
class/year group and the number of pupils already on roll, but the Council do so working closely with schools when
applications are received.
Who should I contact with queries on school admissions?
You can contact the East Riding School Admissions Team by email at schooladmissions@eastriding.gov.uk, by
writing to School Admissions Team, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA. You can
also call 01482 392100 in school hours.

Click to Download Admissions to School [pdf 2MB] Click to Download
Click to Download 2025 School Prospectus [pdf 905KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Foundation Stage Prospectus [pdf 547KB] Click to Download

Home School Agreement

At Bacon Garth, we aim to provide a safe, supportive and stimulating place to learn. We will encourage children to take pleasure in their learning activities, work hard, take a pride in their own and others’ achievements and behave appropriately. The purpose of this Home-School agreement is to highlight how the school and parents can work together in partnership to ensure that all our children become enthusiastic and confident learners and that they are helped to make the progress and achievements of which they are capable. Together, we can ensure that the needs of every child are met.

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Nursery Admissions

We hope to offer you a warm welcome to our Nursery.

Children attend our foundation unit the term after their third birthday. We admit children in September, January and April terms.

We offer three options of provision, totalling 15 hours or 30 hours of free FS1 childcare.    We will endeavour to allocate the session times of your choice, though this cannot be guaranteed.  Please note that the school will claim funding for the full 15 hours and 30 hours, regardless of the number of actual hours your child attends.  Parents are able to submit a request to split the hours should their child sign up to the 15 hours provision.  Requests to split the free 15 hour provision need to be made in writing and approved by the Headteacher.  The school is able to offer 2 places of split provision at any one time. The 30 hours can only be split by signing up to 15 hours with Bacon Garth Primary and 15 hours at an alternative provider.  

Sessions we offer:

Full Days Monday and Tuesdays (8.50am – 3.15pm) and Wednesday morning (8.50am – 11.30am)
Wednesday afternoon (1.00 pm – 3.15pm) and Full Days Thursday and Fridays (8.50am – 3.15pm)
Full Day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (8.50am – 3.15pm)

 

Options for those children who are eligible for 15 hours free childcare:

Offer

Days / Times

Total Free Hours

Full Days – M/T/W

Bacon Garth will claim 15 hours funding from the government & provide 1 hour childcare free of charge

Mondays & Tuesday

8.45 – 3.15

Wednesday Morning

8.45 – 11.45

16 hours per week

Full Days – W/Th/F

Bacon Garth will claim 15 hours funding from the government & provide ¼ hour childcare free of charge

Wednesday Afternoon

1.00 – 3.15

Thursday & Friday

8.45 – 3.15

15 ¼ hours per week

Mornings

Bacon Garth will claim 15 hours funding from the government

Monday to Friday

8.45 to 11.45

15 hours per week

Afternoons

We offer this option on the understanding that the school will claim the full 15 hours entitlement

Monday to Friday

1.00 – 3.15

plus the option of 1 morning

8.45 to 11.45

(subject to availability)

11 ¼ hours per week

 

 

14 ¼ hours per week

 

We accommodate three nursery spaces of fifteen hours to be split between two providers.  Should you wish to split your provision, please put your request in writing.

 

We are introducing the flexibility of paid sessions, subject to availability, should parents wish to top up their hours.  Bacon Garth is part of the government Tax Free Childcare Scheme which parents are able to access through the government’s website.  This scheme allows parents to claim back 20% of the cost of additional childcare, up to £500 per year.  Charges for additional sessions will be:

Mornings

Afternoons

Full Days

8.45 – 11.45

£17.00

1.00 – 3.15

£13.00

8.45 – 3.15

£29.00

 

Those children who are eligible for 30 hours free childcare:

Offer

Days / Times

Total Free Hours

Full Days – Monday to Friday

Bacon Garth will claim 30 hours funding from the government & provide 2.5 hour childcare free of charge

Monday to Friday

8.45 – 3.15

 

32 ¼ hours per week

 

Please note we do offer flexible paid sessions, subject to availability.

Should your child be eligible for 30 hours free childcare, the additional 15 hours can be sourced at any other provider.  Bacon Garth Primary will be funded for the first 15 hours.  In order to claim your free 30 hours, please ensure you give complete the voucher code session of the form.

Click to Download New Flexible Nursery Sessions [pdf 579KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Nursery Application Form [pdf 202KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Eligibility Criteria for 30 Hours Free Childcare [pdf 763KB] Click to Download
Click to Download A guide for parents and carers of children in early years settings [pdf 506KB] Click to Download
Click to Download Foundation Stage Prospectus [pdf 547KB] Click to Download
Click to Download SF home school agreement [pdf 26KB] Click to Download

Breakfast Club

The breakfast club is open to FS1 pupils, please speak to the admin team for further details.