Admissions

The school follows admissions arrangements provided by Wakefield WMDC. Click here to view.

As an Academy we are subject to the same admissions codes as other state-funded schools and choose to participate in the Wakefield school admission process.

If you wish to apply for a place at our Academy for a child in Reception to Year 6, all admissions are dealt with on our behalf by Wakefield Council – telephone 01924 305617 or Visit School admissions at Wakefield 

The admissions number for Oyster Park Primary Academy in 2024-25 is 60 per year group.

Important Information: Appeals
If your preference for a school place cannot be met you have the right of appeal. All appeals are organised by Committee Services. Parents should submit an appeal within 21 days from the receipt of refusal. You will be asked to complete a form, clearly stating your reasons for your appeal.
It is preferable that all supporting evidence is submitted at the same time as the appeal form. However, if this is not possible, additional information will be accepted up to three working days before the appeal hearing. It is possible that any information submitted after this time will not be considered by the Independent Appeal Panel.

No appeals will be heard until the deadline for submitting appeal forms has passed.

If you submit your Appeal form after this deadline, your appeal may not be heard with all the other appeals being heard for that school. Parents will be sent a letter informing them of the date and time of the appeal hearing. At least 10 school days notice of the hearing date will be given.

Admission Authority’s case:
The Admission Authority is required to produce documentation explaining the reasons why the school place has been refused. This will be sent to parents at least five working days before the appeal hearing.

Notification of the Appeal Panel’s decision:
The Appeal Panel’s decision is communicated to you in writing. This is normally within five working days of the appeal hearing.

Appeals for mid-year transfers:
Parents are requested to complete and return their Appeal form within 20 school days from the date of notification that their application was unsuccessful. It is preferable that all supporting evidence is submitted at the same time as the Appeal form. However, if this is not possible, additional information will be accepted up to three working days before the appeal hearing. It is possible that any information submitted after this time will not be considered by the Independent Appeal Panel.

Appeals will usually be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. Parents will be sent a letter informing them of the date and time of the appeal hearing. At least 10 school days notice of the hearing date will be given. The Admission Authority is required to produce documentation explaining the reasons why the school place has been refused. This will be sent to parents at least five working days before the appeal hearing. The Appeal Panel’s decision is communicated to parents in writing. This is normally within five working days of the appeal hearing.