Admissions
Consultation on proposed 2027-28 admission arrangements for Greenhill Primary School
In accordance with the Schools Admissions Code, Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust (the admission authority) is consulting on proposed changes to our admission arrangements for September 2027. Consultation will run for a minimum of 6 weeks from Wednesday 17th December to Wednesday 28th January. This consultation falls within the statutory window as per the Admissions code: GOV.UK
We are consulting with parents of children aged 2-18, local schools and admission authorities, the local authority, the diocese and other interested parties in the locality as required under the admissions code.
What's changed:
Priority 3 given to children who attend Nursery.
A full copy of the proposed admission arrangements are linked below and available on request.
/docs/Greenhill_primary_proposed_admissions_policy_.docx
Free paper copies are available from
Greenhill Primary School
Mile Lane
Bury
BL82JH
How to respond:
Please respond by Wednesday 28th January 2026 (consultation closes at 5pm on that date). Responses can be submitted by:
- Email: enquiries@fa1.uk (subject: Admissions Consultation)
- Online form: https://forms.office.com/e/HiRQVKCShi
- Post: The Clerk to the Board of Trustees, Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust, Newnham Street, Bolton, BL1 8QA (FAO Admissions Consultation)
What happens next:
All responses will be considered by the Trust Board prior to determination of the admission arrangements by 28th February 2026. Once determined, the arrangements will be published on each academy’s website by 15th March and a copy sent to the local authority. Once the final arrangements are determined, anyone with concerns has the right to refer the matter to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator.
Please let us know if you have any questions about the consultation or need the documents in an alternative format.
Reception Admissions
Our admissions procedure for children in the Reception class is carried out by the Local Authority, Pupil and Student Services. If you would like to apply for a place at our school please contact:
Bury Admissions Team
3 Knowsley Place
Duke Street Bury
BL9 0EJ
Tel 0161 253 6474/7675
Offers of places will be notified by the LA in April each year.
To help parents decide if Greenhill is the right school for their child’s educational journey we arrange several open days and tours throughout the year. However, if you would prefer to come at a different time then contact the school office to arrange a tour with a member of the SLT.
In Year Admissions
This is our over-subscription criteria:
Priority 1 – Children with an EHC Plan/ Looked After Children.
Priority 2 – Children with siblings already attending school.
Priority 3 – Catchment area.
For further information on our admission arrangements through the local authority please follow the link below:
http://www.bury.gov.uk/admissions
If you are considering transferring your child to Greenhill Primary School, we strongly recommend arranging a visit so you can get a sense of the school environment and ethos. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour with a member of the SLT.
The intake number as of September 2025 is 30. This will remain the case in 2026.
Children Missing Education (CME) Protocol
If admission limit is reached parents have right to appeal: -
• the Appeals’ process is entirely separate from the allocation of places to school and is managed by the LA according to agreed procedures
• if the Appeals’ process leads to the admission of pupils beyond the published admissions’ limit, places which are later given up need not be offered to those on a waiting list until numbers fall below the admission limit figure
The School Policy is that representation will be made at Appeals’ Hearings by the Headteacher, or his nominated representative, and a Governor.