Sladefield Infant School follows Birmingham City Council's Admissions Policy.  

Starting in Reception  

Details about how to apply for a place in our Reception classes can be found here.   

Children are admitted to Sladefield Infant School in accordance with parental preference as far as possible.  However, where there are more applications than there are places available, places at Sladefield Infant School will be offered based on the following order of priority:

Overall priority is given to children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that names Sladefield Infant School in the plan.  Priority is then given according to the following:

1. Looked After or previously Looked After children
2. Siblings (brother or sister who will be in attendance at the beginning of the academic year, in  September, at  Sladefield Infant School or Thornton Primary School)
3. Proximity to the school (children who live nearest to the school)
4. Particular individual needs
5. Children living outside the area

Sladefield Infant School, currently admits 90 children into Reception, and this will continue in September 2025.  We will then work with the Local Authority to decide whether the school can increase their PAN to 120 in future years.

Transferring to Year 3  

The majority of children who leave Sladefield in Year 2 make the transition to Thornton Primary School, where they start in Year 3.    As schools, we have a very good relationship with each other, regularly liaising and ensuring that we are working together to provide both a great transition from Infant to Junior provision, but also ensuring that our community is being served effectively.   Parents/Carers of children at Sladefield in Year 2 must apply to another school for their Junior education (even if they want their child to attend Thornton Primary School).

If there are more applications than places, the Local Authority will offer places on the following order of priority:

1. Looked After (children in care) or previously Looked After children
2. Children who are attending Sladefield Infant School when their parents/carers  apply, and who will still be attending at the end of Year 2
3. Children (siblings) with an older brother or sister at the Infant/Junior school who will still be attending the school when they start
4. Children who live nearest the school

If any parents/carers would like support in completing the application, please contact the school Office.    

In-Year Admissions  

If you are interested in your child joining our excellent school in the middle of the academic year, please note that we often hold a waiting list, meaning that it is less than likely that your child will be able to start at Sladefield with immediacy.   If you have decided to request a space at Sladefield Infant School, you will need to fill in an Application for a Change of School In-Year form and hand it in to the school Office.

For more information about admissions to Sladefield Infant School, please refer to the Attendance Policy below, or speak to one of our Office staff.