Admissions: Nursery & Reception places available at St Ignatius
To apply for a full-time place in the Foundation Stage for your child starting in September 2027, you must complete the following:
- Make an online application to the local authority. If you live in the Wakefield area, you can visit the Apply for a full-time place in Reception page on the Wakefield Council website. If you are not a Wakefield resident, please contact the local authority where you live.
- Complete the Supplementary Information Form. Complete the form and return it directly to school. You can download this form above.
- Please take the time to read our Admissions Policy.
Applications for our Reception class for September 2027 open on 1st November 2026 and close on 15th January 2027. National Offer Day is 16th April 2027.
To apply for a school place mid-year or to apply to transfer your child to our school, you must complete the following:
- Contact the School Admissions Team and request an application form. You can contact the Wakefield Admissions Team at admissions@wakefield.gov.uk or 01924 306 052. You will be asked to provide your child’s name, date of birth, your current address and details of your child’s current, or previous, school. Further information about completing the application form is available on the Changing schools or new to Wakefield page on the Wakefield Council website.
- Complete the Supplementary Information Form. Complete the form and return directly to school. You can download this form above.
- Please take the time to read our Admissions Policy.
Appeals for in year applications are carried out throughout the year by the Local Authority. Please visit the School admissions appeal page on the Wakefield Council website to find out more.