Admissions
The Galfrid Primary Academy is open to children of all backgrounds and abilities.
The Galfrid School Admissions Consultation for Entry in September 2028
The Governors of The Galfrid School are consulting on the Academy’s Admissions Policy for 2028/2029.
We have made some small changes to the policy and do not believe these changes will have any significant impact on admission decisions.
The draft policy can be viewed using the link below. A hard copy is also available on request from the school by emailing laura.lavender@parksidecc.org.uk.
PROPOSED The Galfrid School Admissions Policy 28-29
In accordance with the School Admissions Code, the consultation will run for six weeks, from Monday 12 October 2026 to Monday 23 November 2026.
We welcome your views on the proposed Admissions Policy. Please submit any comments or questions by completing the Microsoft Form below:
The Galfrid School Admission Consultation (for entry Autumn 2028) – Fill in form
Admissions Arrangements
All children must legally start school in the term following their fifth birthday. In Cambridgeshire, children are normally offered a Reception place from the September following their fourth birthday.
The Published Admission Number (PAN) for the school is 30 pupils per year group. This means the school can admit up to 30 children into Reception each academic year.
Reception Admissions
Applications for Reception places are coordinated and processed by Cambridgeshire County Council. To apply, please follow the Local Authority admissions process.
Further information can be found on the Cambridgeshire County Council website, or you can contact their Admissions Team on 0345 045 1370 or admissions@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
In-Year Admissions
From the 16th of June 2026, The Galfrid School will administer its own in-year admissions process.
Applications can be submitted at any time; however, the school will only begin processing applications up to six school weeks before the intended start date. Applicants will be notified of the outcome within 15 school days of their application being processed.
Application Forms
Applications submitted during the summer holiday period will still be processed, although this may take up to 15 school days.
Appeals
Information on how to appeal a decision to refuse a place at your preferred school can be found here:
School admission appeals | Cambridgeshire County Council
Further Information
If you require any of the application forms in hard copy, please contact us.
For general information about in-year applications, please visit:
Cambridgeshire County Council | Cambridgeshire County Council
Contact Us
If you wish to contact us directly, please email:GAL-Admissions@TheGalfridSchool.org.uk or telephone: 01223 650393