Admissions
Welcome to Hamilton Academy
Now you are here, we thank you for your interest and give you information about Hamilton and applying for a school place
As we are unable to offer parents a face to face tour this autumn term, we have prepared the following presentations, to give you an insight into Hamilton.
Headteacher: Welcome to Hamilton Academy - video presentation
Early Years' Leader: video presentation about Reception
Presentation about Hamilton Academy
Our overarching aim is to provide the best possible education for your children. We believe that it is vital that the school is a happy place for the children, a place which they are excited about coming to and are proud to be a part of.
We are keen that you have answers to all the questions you may have about your child starting school.
If you have questions that we haven't answered in our presentations or questions about the application procedure below, please email to office@hamiltonacademy.org.uk and we will do our best to help.
School Application
If your child was born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017, he/she will be of an age to apply for a place in Reception at Hamilton Academy starting September 2021.
The application portal is now open for parents to apply for a school place in Buckinghamshire. https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/education/school-admissions/starting-school-or-moving-up-to-junior-school/primary-timeline-for-entry-in-2021/
This will close at midnight on 15 January 2021.
School Admission - Policies - Please click on the links below to access each policy
Admissions Policy for entry September 2020 - including in-year applications
Admissions Policy for entry September 2021 - including in-year applications
Catchment area map for entry September 2021
For a Supplementary Form to accompany applications under criterion 4, "Children with exceptional medical or social needs, supported by written evidence from a medical doctor, social worker, education welfare officer or other appropriate person" please contact the school office on 01494 522231
NURSERY entry
For children born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018, the application form for Nursery entry September 2021 is here. During school closure due to covid-19, please download this form, complete it and email it to office@hamiltonacademy.org.uk . Closing date for applications is 30 March. Late applications will be considered after this date up until the end of August.
For more information about our Nursery go to https://hamiltonacademy.org.uk/Nursery/
Information for prospective parents of children coming up to Nursery or school age:
Open Visits : due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, we are unable to welcome you to come and view our Nursery and meet the Nursery staff. Please click here for more information about our Nursery.
Timetable for Admissions Appeals for entry September 2020
The governors of Hamilton Academy have arranged for the Appeals Team in Legal and Democratic Services of Buckinghamshire County Council to hear admission Appeals. The Appeals Team will arrange for an Independent Appeal Panel (I.A.P.), made up of three people to consider an appeal. Both the Appeals Team and the I.A.P. are independent of the Admission Authority, the Academy Governing Body.
Click here for the timetable for appeals 2020
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Webpage |
School Admissions |
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/education/school-admissions/ |
Starting school or moving up to junior school |
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Moving up to secondary school |
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/education/school-admissions/moving-up-to-secondary-school/ |
Changing school in year |
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/education/school-admissions/changing-school-in-year/ |
Admissions policies |
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Find my child a school place |