Admission Arrangements
As an academy we follow Middlesbrough Council Admissions procedures for children who are statutory school age, and this is managed centrally by Middlesbrough Council. This includes the normal admissions round, in-year applications and appeals.
We have 90 places per year group from Reception to Year 6.
We have a 52 place nursery, both morning and afternoon.
We also have a 16 place two year old setting, both morning and afternoon.
Further details can be obtained from our school office, or by visiting Middlesbrough Council’s School Admissions pages below.
Normal Admissions Round
For more information on the normal admissions round, please visit Middlesbrough Council’s website page at the link below:
Information on how to request that a school delay or defer your child’s entry to reception, and the process for requesting admission outside the normal age group can be found in our Admissions Policy (see below).
In-Year Applications
For more information on in-year applications please, visit Middlesbrough Council’s website page at the link below:
https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/school-transfers/
Appeals
For more information on appeals and a timetable for organising and hearing admission appeals, please visit Middlesbrough Council’s website page at the link below:
https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/appeals-procedure/
Secondary places need applying for each October when children are in Year 6. If you need support please contact school and we can support with paperwork.
Please see below our Admissions Policy
Ayresome Primary School Admissions Policy 2024-25
Ayresome Primary School Admissions Policy 2025-26
Admission enquiries
Email: schooladmissions@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Post: School Admissions, Middlesbrough Council, Middlesbrough House, 50 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RH
Admissions team
Christopher Rumsey
Senior Admissions Officer – primary transfers
Phone: 01642 201890
Debbie Robson
Admissions Officer – secondary transfers
Phone: 01642 201891
Emily Green
Admissions Officer – starting primary school
Phone: 01642 726518
Stacey Harding
Admissions Officer – starting secondary school
Phone: 01642 728732
Julie Picken
School Admissions Manager
Phone: 01642 201892
Ethnic Minority Achievement Team
The Ethnic Minority Achievement Team offers support with completing school admission forms and educational assistance. The team provides support for new arrivals to Middlesbrough, Traveller, fair and circus pupils, and those for whom English is an additional language.
The Ethnic Minority Achievement Team are located in Newport Community Hub and always welcome enquiries.
Phone: 01642 201881
Visit: Newport Community Hub, St Paul’s Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5NQ