Admissions
Old Park Primary School is a Foundation school due to our Trust status. However, the governing body have opted for Sandwell Council to be our admissions authority. Therefore, we follow their policies and procedures.
Application Procedure for September 2026
If you wish to apply for a Reception place at Old Park Primary School, or are applying for a Secondary School place for September 2026 you will need to apply via the Local Authority you pay your Council Tax to. For example: Old Park is a Sandwell school, but a parent who lives in the Walsall Council area can still apply to Old Park via Walsall Council. The authorities take all applications then co-ordinate them together.
Application Dates
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Secondary Applications Ends 31st October 2025 Primary Applications Ends 15th January 2026 https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/school-admissions |
Secondary Applications Ends 31st October 2025 Primary Applications Ends 15th January 2026 https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions |
Are you unsure which authority you fall into? Visit http://www.writetothem.com and use the postcode lookup, which will tell you what Council authority you live in, If you don't feel confident in applying yourself without support, call our school office on 0121 526 2669 for assistance.
Applying for a School Place
Link to Sandwell Local Authority: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/school-admissions/apply-school-place
Appeals Process Please click on the link below
Sandwell Local Authority Appeals process
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/school-admissions/appeal-school-place-decision
Looking for a place at Old Park? (Mid-Year Interest, Reception to Year 6)
If you are interested in a mid-term transfer to Old Park, you will need to contact Sandwell admissions https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/school-admissions/applying-transfer-child-mid-year for an application form.
Applying to Old Park Primary School Nursery
You apply to our Nursery by downloading, completing and returning the form below to the school office along with your child's birth certificate.
