Why do our parents choose St Hild’s?

School Admissions

St Hild’s College C.E Aided Primary School has an admissions limit of 30 pupils per class from Reception to Year 6.  All children have the opportunity to Shine Bright.

Parents/carers are always welcome to telephone the school office to arrange a suitable time to call in and have a look around and collect your admission forms.  Alternatively, these forms can be posted out upon request.

School Office:
0191 384 7451
office@sthildsprimary.org.uk

Equally, more information can be found by visiting the Durham County Council website for more information regarding the admission process, primary school admissions and to appeal against a decision.

New admission policy

NURSERY

We would love to welcome you and your child into our St Hild’s community. 

As our Foundation Stage Unit offers both Nursery and 2-Year-Old places, children have the opportunity to start their learning from an excellent starting point with both experienced and skilled staff.   

To arrange a visit or to find out more information, please contact the school office.

office@sthildsprimary.org.uk

Session options

Places are available via one of the following options. 

– 30 hours full days

– 15 hours mornings

– 15 hours afternoons

– 15 hours start of the week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning)

– 15 hours end of the week (Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday). 

How many hours funded childcare can you get per week?

Follow the link below to find out which options are available to you and how to apply.

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Free Early Years Services for 3 and 4 Year Olds

All 3 and 4 year olds in England are entitled to free, part-time early learning, care and development.  It lasts for up to 2 years, until children reach statutory school age.

Some 3 and 4 year olds in England are entitled to free, full-time (30hours) early learning, care and development.  

Visit the following link to find out if your child is eligible. 

https://www.gov.uk/check-eligible-free-childcare-if-youre-working

If you don’t have access to a computer or need help to apply, please contact the school office on 0191 384 7451. 

When does my child qualify?

You can apply for your for your funding code from when your child is 2 years and 36 weeks old.  

When your child turns 3When they can get 30 hours fromRecommended time to apply
1 September to 31 DecemberTerm starting on or after 1 January15 October to 30 November
1 January to 31 MarchTerm starting on or after 1 April15 January to 28 February
1 April to 31 AugustTerm starting on or after 1 September15 June to 31 July

Applying for a school place at St Hild’s CE Primary School if your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) follow a different admission and transfer process for a new school, however parents should continue to complete Durham County Council’s parental preference form as part of the admission process to a new school.  You continue to have a right to request a particular school and this will be considered alongside the information that we have about your child’s special educational needs.  The information would have been provided as part of the Education, Health and Care assessment or following the review meeting and this information should be shared with the new school as soon as possible.

We are committed to meeting the needs of all children including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Before starting St Hild’s, we would ask parents of children with SEND to discuss their child’s identified needs with the Head Teacher and SENCO so that appropriate intervention and support can be planned and implemented to support the transition process. Advice from the LA or other agencies may be requested to ensure that we can meet any needs your child has.

Admissions Policy