Rosecliffe Spencer Academy observes local authority admissions protocols, with priority given to children with special educational needs or additional support requirements.
Information on applying for a place through the Nottinghamshire County Council’s Admissions Scheme is available here.
A copy of the school Admissions Policies are available here
The Admissions Policy includes detailed information on the applications process; the special considerations given to applications on behalf of children with special educational needs and support requirements; and the criteria used when the school is over-subscribed.
A catchment area map can be found below:
rosecliffe-spencer-academy-catchment-map
You can also check which catchment your postcode falls into using the below website:
School Catchments | Nottingham County Council
In Year Admissions
To request a place during the academic year, you will need to apply via Nottinghamshire County Council via the following link:
Apply for a school place | Nottinghamshire County Council
A printable copy of the application form can be found below:
Should you have any questions regarding regarding a place at Rosecliffe as an in-year admission, please contact the school office at info@rosecliffespencer.org.uk or on 0115 9346533.
Appeals
Parents of children not offered places will have the right to appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel. Information on the appeal process will be provided with the decision notification.
If you wish to appeal a decision regarding the refusal of a place, please complete the below appeals form and submit to the school office at Rosecliffe by either:
Email – info@rosecliffespencer.org.uk
Post – Rosecliffe Spencer Academy, 73 Rose Way, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4JE.
Should you have any questions please contact us by telephone – 0115 9346533
Please return your form, and any additional supporting information you may wish to include, within four weeks of the date of your refusal of the school place, wherever possible. Your appeal form will be sent to our Independent Appeals Clerk, who will contact you regarding the next steps and any meeting details. Once your appeal meeting has taken place, you will receive a letter confirming the outcome.
RSA Appeals Letter to Parents 24-25
For a Reception Place for 2024/2025
Appeals for Reception for the upcoming September cohort, should be returned by the following dates:
Primary Offer Day – 16th April 2024
Appeals lodged by – 15th May 2024
Appeals to be heard by – 17th July 2024
For further information from Nottinghamshire County Council regarding appeals please follow the link below:
Guidance for parents and carers – infant age children | Nottinghamshire County Council