We are delighted that you are considering the Sunnyside Primary Academy as the next step in your child's education.

If you would like to book a tour of our Academy, please contact the Academy office on 01604 842958, where we will be happy to arrange an appointment for you. 

The Sunnyside Primary Academy provides an education for children within the 4 to 11 age range who live in Kingsthorpe and the surrounding area.

Pupils will be admitted at the age of 4+ without reference to ability or aptitude using the criteria set out in this policy. Admission to our Academy is not dependent on any ‘voluntary’ contribution.

Admissions Numbers

• 60 for pupils in Year R (Reception)

For admission to Reception, for September, parents should apply using the West Northamptonshire's Council’s Admissions process.

Application forms must be submitted by midnight on 15 January and parents applying by this deadline will find out which school their child has been offered a place on National Offer Day (16 April or nearest working day).

Click on the link above for more information and to apply online.

In-year Applications

West Northamptonshire local authority will co-ordinate in-year admissions and applications should be made online to their local authority Admissions website.         

If you are moving into the area or would like to move your child to our school, please apply by completing the online application form above. 

* Read our Admissions policies at the bottom of this page 

Appeals

If a parent’s/carer’s application for a place at the Academy is unsuccessful, they have the right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel.

Parents/carers should submit their appeal in writing and giving their reasons for appeal, via the online appeal form on the WNC website. Please visit this Appeals website for more information about deadlines and to complete the form.

Please be aware that the regulations under Section I of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 limit the size of an infant class (a class in which the majority of children will reach the age of 5, 6 or 7 during the school year) to 30 pupils per class teacher. Admissions over this limit are only permitted in very limited circumstances.