It is never too early to register your child for school. All our admissions are manged by Leicestershire Local Authority. We actively encourage all parents to visit the school if possible. We would also encourage parents to have a conversation with our Headteacher before applying for a school place.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at school on 01509 813968 and we will be happy to show you around.
Below is our school’s admission policy:
Highgate Admissions Policy 2025
Highgate Admissions Policy 2024
2024/25 Admissions into Year 4 at Highgate Primary School
Trustees on 12th February 2025 agreed to set operational capacities at Highgate of 22 in Yr 1 and 30 in Yr 2 – This is an update to the original limit set on December 10th 2024. The school is setup to have two year R/1 classes both of which current have 30 pupils. The school is unable to admit any more Year 1 children and needs to set an operational capacity to avoid the breach of the infant class size limit.
The trust board of Bradgate Education Partnership is the admissions authority for schools in the trust, which includes Highgate Primary School. Trustees have determined an operational capacity of 35 pupils in year 4, which will apply for admissions in 2024-25 academic year. In making their decision trustees have taken into account the provision of education to existing pupils, staffing structures and pressure on school resources.
Trustees on 10th December 2024 agreed to set an operational capacity at Highgate of:
- EYFS – 38 pupils
- Yr1 – 22 pupils
- Yr2 – 30 pupils
This operational capacity limit came into force on 10th December and will apply for the whole of the 24/25 academic year. An operational capacity limit has been set due to the limited classroom space available for the current co-hort of pupils within the schools current teaching configuration.
2025/2026 academic year
Trustees on 12th February 2025 agreed to set operational capacities at Highgate of 22 pupils in Yr1 and 35 pupils in Year 5. The operational capacity limits are being set in order to ensure that the school does not breach the infant class size limits and to ensure the school is financially viable.
Mid-Term (in-year) Applications
Bradgate Education Partnership schools participate in full with the Local Authority’s co-ordinated policy, which can be found here: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-admissions/school-policies
To discuss a visit to our school please contact the school office, or to discuss the application process please contact the Local Authority on 0116 3056684.
School Admission Appeals
Bradgate Education Partnership schools use Leicestershire County Council’s appeals service to conduct their appeals. The council’s procedure and timetable for appeals can be found here: