Admissions to the Studfall Infant Academy

* Please see our Admissions Consultation page for September 2026/27 entry *

The Studfall Infant Academy provides for the needs of children within the 3 to 7 age range who live in  the surrounding area. Pupils will be admitted at the age of 3+ without reference to ability or aptitude using the criteria set out in this policy. Admission to our Academy is not dependent on any ‘voluntary’ contribution.

Admissions Numbers

• 116 for pupils in Reception Year

For admissions to Reception, in the year preceding admission, parents should apply using the Northamptonshire County Council’s Admission process. For entry in September 2024, online applications forms must be completed and returned direct to the County Council by midday on 15 January 2024.

Click here to apply on-line or contact the Admissions Team on 0300 126 1000.

For all Nursery admissions, please contact the Academy.

Appeals

There is right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel for unsuccessful applicants relating to admissions at age 5 (statutory school age) or above. Appeals should be made, in writing to the Academy, within twenty (20) school days of the date of refusal. For further information on appeals, please contact the Schools Admissions Team at Northamptonshire County Council on 0300 126 1000.

Please be aware that the regulations under Section I of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 limit the size of an infant class (a class in which the majority of children will reach the age of 5, 6 or 7 during the school year) to 30 pupils per class teacher. Admissions over this limit are only permitted in very limited circumstances.

If you have any queries regarding your child’s admission, please contact us at the Academy on 01536 264540.