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Meadowdale Primary School

Meadowdale Primary School

Admissions

Meadowdale Primary School is a thriving and popular community school serving the eastern side of Market Harborough. Our catchment area is bounded by Rockingham Road, Springfield Street, Kettering Road and the A6 but we also welcome applications from outside this area.

Children normally start school in the year in which they turn five but mid-year applications from children moving to the area or from other schools will also be welcome if we have space available to accommodate them. We have one Foundation Stage intake, in September. Parents and carers need to apply for a place at our school via the local authority by mid-January and places are confirmed in April. It is important to apply on time to have the best chance of securing a place at your preferred school.

Visit our school

We usually hold open afternoons in the Summer and Autumn terms - keep an eye on our website and social media pages for details - and can also arrange visits at other times. Please contact us to find out more.

Mid-Term transfers

For midterm transfers, please apply via the Learn Academies Trust admissions portal at: 

apply.learnat.uk

The school no longer processes midterm admissions through the Local Authority. If you have any questions or require assistance with your application, please contact the school office.

We fully participate in the Local Authority's coordinated admissions scheme. As per the School Admissions Code, all admitting authorities must aim to inform parents of their decision within 10 school days, and it is mandatory that a decision is communicated within 15 school days.

Appeals

The Leicester Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) are responsible for handling all appeals at Learn Academies Trust. They provide an independent, professional Schools Appeals Service dedicated to ensuring that all admission appeal hearings are heard fairly, equally and within the law. More details can be found on their website and the Appeal Service Dates for 2025-2026 can be found below.

Website: https://www.leicesterdbe.org/schools/admissions-and-appeals/
Email: officedbe@leicesterdbe.org
Post: Leicester Diocesan Board of Education, St. Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ

 

Admissions Policy

We follow the Learn-AT Admissions Policy.

First time admissions in September 2024 and mid-year admissions during the 2024-25 school year:

First time admissions in September 2025 and mid-year admissions during the 2025-26 school year:

First time admissions in September 2026 and mid-year admissions during the 2026-27 school year:
 
 

 

  1. Appeal Service Dates 2025-2026
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