Admissions
✨ Welcome to Flying High Academy Ladybrook
A place where children thrive, dreams take flight, and excellence is our everyday.
Admissions to the school are processed by the Local Authority as part of the Coordinated Admissions Scheme. You will find guidance about application dates and access to online application forms for primary school places on the https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/school-admissions/hub. Applications can also be made via post or over the phone. The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for the school is 60 pupils for Foundation 2 stage (Reception).
🧒 Nursery Admissions (Foundation 1)
We welcome children aged 3–4 into our nurturing nursery environment, where curiosity, creativity and care come first.
🕒 Nursery Hours
- 15 hours funded for all 3–4 year olds
- 30 hours funded for eligible working families
📥[Apply for a nursery place online] or contact the school office to request a paper form or arrange a visit.
🎒 Reception Admissions (Foundation 2) – September 2026
If your child turns 5 between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027, they are eligible to start school in September 2026.
📅 Key Dates:
- Applications Open: Monday, 3 November 2025
- Deadline to Apply: Thursday, 15 January 2026
- National Offer Day: Thursday, 16 April 2026
- Appeals Deadline: Friday, 15 May 2026
- Appeals Begin: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
- Last Date for On-Time Appeals: Friday, 17 July 2026
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📌 Important: Attending our nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. You must apply through Nottinghamshire County Council.
👉 Apply online at nottinghamshire.gov.uk/admissions
🔄 In-Year Admissions (Reception to Year 6)
If you're moving into the area or looking to change schools during the academic year, we welcome in-year applications.
📞 Contact the school office to discuss availability and arrange a visit.
📥 Apply for an in-year place online
🧭 Year 7 Secondary School Admissions – September 2026
If your child is currently in Year 6, it’s time to apply for their secondary school place.
📅 Key Dates:
- Applications Open: Monday, 4 August 2025
- Deadline to Apply: Friday, 31 October 2025
- National Offer Day: Monday, 2 March 2026
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📌 Top Tips:
- Use all 4 preferences to improve your chances
- Check catchment areas and oversubscription criteria
- Apply on time to avoid missing out
💬 Why Choose Flying High Academy Ladybrook?
At Flying High Academy Ladybrook, we believe every child has the potential to achieve wonderful things. We are:
- 🌟 Relentless in our strive for excellence
- 🧠 Curious, creative, and confident learners
- 💛 A caring, inclusive, and supportive community
- 🧑🏫 Led by passionate staff who know every child by name
We offer:
- A vibrant, forward-thinking curriculum
- Exceptional pastoral care
- A strong partnership with parents and the local community
- Wraparound care for busy families (before and after school)
📢 Appeals Process
If your child has been refused a place and you would like to appeal against the decision, please see below further information.
2025/26 application round
If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2025 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2025 (National Offer Day) that a place has not been allocated you should submit your appeal by 20th May 2025. If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2025 you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful.
In-year admissions only 2024/25
If your appeal relates to an in-year admission, you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful.
How to appeal
If you have received a letter of rejection, you can appeal the decision. Please complete the appeal form below and send to info@flyinghightrust.co.uk Once submitted it will be forwarded to an Independent Clerk who will arrange for the hearing to take place within the mandatory guidelines.
Put in links to the following
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Appeals Timetable 2025/26
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Appeals Form
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School Appeals Code 2022
If your child is not offered a place and you wish to appeal:
- Reception/Year 3 Appeals Deadline: Friday, 15 May 2026
- In-Year Appeals: Within 28 days of notification
📧 Email your completed appeal form to: info@flyinghightrust.co.uk
📄 [Appeals Timetable]
📄 [FHP Admissions Appeals Form]
📄 [Appeals Information]
📘 [School Appeals Code 2022]
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