KJS Prospectus 2025-26
Visiting the School In view of the large number of primary schools sending students here, our Assistant Headteacher and Year 7 Team, liaise between the Local Education Authority, the primary schools, parents and students to ensure that the procedures for application run smoothly. Students in their final year of primary school, and their parents, are invited to visit the school on our Open Evening held each year in early October (see our website for further information). On this evening, the Headteacher will introduce the school and there will be an opportunity to visit departments. Parents who wish to view the school during a working day are most welcome to do so. Please contact the school in order to make an appointment. Tel: 01423 866061. Parental Preference North Yorkshire Education Authority administers admissions to the school. Guidance on this process is available on the North Yorkshire County Council website. Parents will also receive support by the primary schools. Applications are made online using the link below. https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/school-admissions The application form will ask parents to express a preference for a secondary school and the Local Education Authority will handle all admissions at this stage. Parents considering moving into the area who have a child due to transfer to secondary school should therefore contact the Local Education Authority as soon as possible. If a school is over-subscribed, the Local Education Authority allocates places according to published criteria. Parents are referred to the information issued by the Local Education Authority, which sets out all details. Prospective parents should note that King James’s School is consistently over-subscribed each year by first preference applications for places. Transport Free transport is provided for students who live in area but more than three miles from the school. Parents who reside out of area will be responsible for the cost of their child’s transport. Further details can be obtained from the Area Education Office at the above address. Appeals Parents whose children are refused a place by the Area Education Office at the school of first choice may appeal against the decision. A form for this purpose is provided by the local Area Education Office at the above address. Out of Area Students Parents who live outside the areas listed above may also apply for entry to King James’s School. These applications will be considered after all in-area applications have been allocated. Students in Year 8 and above The Area Education Office handles admission for these students and parents should write to them at the address given above. Please contact the school reception if you wish to arrange a visit to look round the school. Transition Settling into a new school is a challenge for any child and therefore we have a well established transition process involving members of our Year Team who work together to reassure both students and parents during this settling in period. Traditional Foundations, 21 st Century Education 24
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