Admissions

At Crawshaw Academy we understand that choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a parent makes for their child. We take this responsibility very seriously. A successful education is based on strong partnerships and we will work hard to make sure the partnerships forged between you, your children and the school lead to the highest levels of success. Our aim is for students at Crawshaw Academy to be happy, confident and successful and for them to gain the necessary skills, qualities and qualifications which enable them to lead successful and happy lives, long after they have left our school.  

We welcome applications for a September start in Year 7, as well as ‘in-year’ applications for Years 7 to 11 (all year round). 

Crawshaw Academy is part of Red Kite Learning Trust; a Multi  Academy Trust (MAT) made up of 14 schools in North and West Yorkshire.  Red Kite Learning Trust is the admission authority for the schools within our Trust and as such is responsible for setting fair, clear and objective arrangements for entry into each of its school.  You can view the detailed entry criteria within our school admissions policies.

Prospectus

Admissions Policy 2025-26

Admissions Policy 2024-25

Whilst Red Kite Learning Trust determines the policies, Leeds City Council (LCC) administer the application process as the local authority.    

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Admissions Enquiries

If you are interested to apply for a school place for your child at Crawshaw Academy, would like to find out more about the school or have a look around, please contact our Reception team on 0113 5323810.     

To find out more about applying for a school place and for support with completing your application form, please contact Leeds City Council by calling 0113 222 4414, by e-mailing startingsecondary@leeds.gov.uk , or viewing the information on their website: School admissions (leeds.gov.uk)

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Applying for a place in Year 7 to start in September 2025 

To apply for a Year 7 place (to start secondary school in September 2025) you must submit your application form between 1 September and 31 October 2024 (national deadline)   

Please complete the Leeds City Council application form which you can find here:  Apply for a secondary school (leeds.gov.uk) 

Before you apply, it is important to read through each of the 2025/26 admissions policies for the schools of interest to you (for Crawshaw Academy please see below link / here). 

Places will be offered in writing by Leeds City Council on Secondary National Offer Day 3 March 2025.   

For more information, please see the Crawshaw Prospectus

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In-Year Applications 2024/25 

If you would like to change schools, or if you are moving into the area for example, you can apply for a school transfer by making an in-year application. 

An in-year application is for the admission of a child to Year 7 if submitted on or after the first day of the first school term of the admission year; or it is for the admission of a child to any other age group at any time. 

Red Kite Learning Trust and its Leeds schools are part of the Leeds City Council co-ordinated in-year admissions scheme. 

How to apply  

Parents and carers may apply at any time for an in-year school place.  Application forms are provided and processed by Leeds City Council: School admissions (leeds.gov.uk) 

You can apply for a place online using the local authority in-year application form at: Before you move schools (leeds.gov.uk) 

If you have moved to a new house, please upload evidence of the move with the online application.   

Parents and carers will be notified in writing by Leeds City Council of the school’s decision. This will be within 15 school days of your in-year application being received.   

If your in-year application is unsuccessful, you will have the right of appeal against the school’s decision. 

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Admission Appeals 

If you do not receive an offer for your preferred school, you may appeal against the decision not to offer your child a place. The appeals are arranged by Leeds City Council.   

Please note that appeals submitted for a Year 7 place, for a child to start school at the beginning of the academic year in September, will need to be received by Leeds City  Council’s deadline to guarantee being heard before the new school year starts. For detail visit  School appeals (leeds.gov.uk)