Admissions Policy

Schools must consult every 7 years on their Admission Policy regardless of whether any changes occur or not.

Our 6 week consultation will therefore open on Tuesday 1st October and close on Wednesday 13th November. There are no changes to our previous admission policy, and the consultation is for admissions in 2026/2027..

Should you have any comments regarding our policy, please contact Mrs Hodgson, School Business Manager - enquiries@manor-leas-junior.lincs.sch.uk or via post - Manor Leas Junior Academy, Hykeham Road, Lincoln, LN6 8BE

All families wishing to apply for a school place are welcomed to take a tour of the school. During your tour we will tell you everything you need to know about the school, answer your questions and explain how Lincolnshire schools’ application system and selection criteria works. At the end of the tour we will cover all the information you need to know about how to apply for a place at Manor Leas Junior Academy.

To book a tour please contact us on 01522 881370 or email enquiries@manorleas.co.uk

Are you interested in joining Team Manor Leas?

Manor Leas Junior Academy stands out from the crowd. We create individuals who thrive in both their education and socially amongst their peers. We pride ourselves on the bespoke offer we craft for each individual, from our curriculum to wellbeing and mental health support, and enrichment opportunities that are above and beyond what you would find in any other primary school. Having small class sizes allows us to continue this bespoke offer into the classroom, with teachers able to give more time to each child to ensure they fulfil their potential. We are known widely in the community for our commitment to academic excellence, but also our caring and individualised approach. 

Why choose a Junior School?

We believe strongly that we offer the very best education and are the ideal choice in our local community. Click the link below to read more about why a Junior School is the right choice to make for your child.

When to apply?

For pupils who enter at Year 3 from either an Infant or Primary school, applications for a school place are accepted annually between November and January. 

We are aware that circumstances can change for families, such as moving house or needing a fresh start, so we accept mid-year applications year round for any year group.

Admissions

Admission to Manor Leas Junior Academy is usually in the September following your child’s seventh birthday.

We have excellent links with our feeder schools and every effort is made to ensure a smooth transition from infant to junior school. This includes opportunities for children to visit the school and an information evening for parents.

The admission year 3, intake limit at present is 90 (PAN90). Where the number of applications for places at Manor Leas Junior Academy exceeds the number of spaces, the governors will apply the oversubscription criteria as per the current policy. These are:

• Children in the care of the Local Authority

• There is a brother or sister on roll at the school at the time of application

• The school is the nearest one to the home address (as defined in note 3 in the current policy - see below)

• The distance from the home to the school, priority will be given to the child living closest to the school (as defined in note 4 in the current policy - see below)

Full details can be seen in the booklet ‘Going to Primary School in Lincolnshire’, which is available from the school or online at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions.

If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.

Appeals 

Appealing a school place decision should only be done if you have already applied:

• for a school place for the September intake and have been refused a place at a school.
• to move schools for an in-year place and have been refused a place at a school

Appealing a school place is different from applying for a school place.

You can only appeal for a place at the schools you listed on your application form.

If your child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan and you are not happy with the school named on your plan, please get in touch with your caseworker.