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 are now running a 15 place two year old setting,
Further details can be obtained from our school office, or by visiting Middlesbrough Council’s School Admissions pages below.
Admissions into Reception
Parents of children who live in Middlesbrough are invited to submit their preferred schools in the November of the academic year in which their child turns 4. If your child lives in Middlesbrough, you must apply to Middlesbrough Council’s School Admissions Team. While most children transfer directly from nursery to school, we have to advise parents that a nursery place does not guarantee a place in the school for Reception.
Please follow the link below to apply for Reception admissions.
Primary school admissions – reception intake | Middlesbrough Council
Timetable for primary school admissions, September 2026 intake
14 November 2025 – Application packs sent to parents with details of how to apply. Online applications open.
15 January 2026 – Closing date for online and paper applications. Closing date for applications to defer entry to Reception for one year.
16 April 2026 – Letters and emails sent to inform parents of their child’s school place. Letters are sent by 2nd Class post.
June and July 2026 – Appeals heard by independent panels.
Admissions into Nursery
Your child’s name can be put onto our Nursery waiting list from the day they are born; however no child can be admitted to school nursery before their third birthday.
Parents wishing to add their child’s name to our waiting list should visit the school office or download and complete the application form below. Please note, you will be required to show your child’s passport or birth certificate.
Admissions into Pre Nursery (2 Year Old)
To find out if your child is eligible:
www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds
When can eligible children start their free place?
| If your child’s 2nd birthday falls between: | Free places are available from: | |
| 1st January – 31st March | The start of the summer term (after Easter) | |
| 1st April – 31st August | The start of the autumn term (early September) | |
| 1st September – 31st December | The start of the spring term (early January) |
Please apply online at www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/fsd and follow the link for Achieving 2 Year Olds
Admissions Support
Please contact the Ethnic Minority Achievement Team if you’re an international new arrival to Middlesbrough, a Traveller, fair or circus family, or a family for whom English is an additional language. The team can provide support like helping you to complete mid-year transfer applications and other school admission forms.
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 2025-26
Ayresome Primary School Admissions Policy 2026-27
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