Admissions to Castle Academy
Thank you for your interest in joining our growing community. All children will be considered under our admissions policy. We are able to offer 30 new places in Reception each year.
If you would like to make an application to join us, please visit Doncaster Council’s website here.
If there are more applications than places or if the year group is full, we prioritise applications in the following order:
- Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children
- Siblings of current pupils who will still be on roll when the child joins us
- By straight line distance
You can find out more information in our published documents:
Castle Academy Determined Admissions Policy 2025 26
In Year Transfers
Moving your child to a school is a big move and leap of trust for parents. You have to ensure YOU get it right for your child. For this reason we advise that you visit the school you are considering as the choice for your child. In this visit you can learn so much. Its not only what is said that may be important, but it is also what you see as you walk around. To find out more, please contact the school office on 01709 513010 or send us an email at admin@astreacastle.org
Questions to think about:
- Do you feel welcome and comfortable in the school ?
- Do the children in school look happy?
- Are staff welcoming?
- Is the environment what you expected?
- Can you see your child fitting in here?
- Does the school support its learners well?
At Castle Academy we have an excellent staff team who work hard to make sure all children feel safe and make the most of the opportunities on offer.
If you contact the school office Miss Womack will arrange an appointment with the school Principal or Vice Principal who will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have.
HOW TO APPLY
Reception Admissions
There is no automatic right of admission into a reception class and all parents must apply for the school they wish to attend.
During the School Year
ALL admissions are processed by the Local Authority. If your child attends another school then the move should be discussed with the Head teacher. This meeting is not to dissuade you from moving but to give the school an opportunity to resolve any issues there may be. As we have said previously a change of school is a big decision and will impact on your child and their learning.
If you still decide to move your child, then your child’s current school MUST complete a transfer form. When YOU HAVE made a choice of school, this form should be taken to the school. The school will complete their section of the form. This is then sent to the Local Authority’s Admissions Department
Application Forms
Apply via the DMBC website – Primary admissions – City of Doncaster Council
If you would like to make an appointment to visit the school please ring 01709 513010 or email admin@astreacastle.org