Admissions Process

Choosing the right school for your child can be a daunting decision and we believe that a personal visit is invaluable.

We are extremely proud of our school: we love to show visitors around so we can our passion and enthusiasm for all that is special about Sacred Heart. If you can’t come to our Open Day, you can arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01943 609578. 

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Joining Reception in September 2026

All applications are made through Bradford Local Authority by completing a common application form (CAF) which can be completed online- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/education-and-skills/school-admissions/apply-for-a-place-at-one-of-bradford-districts-schools/

We also require you to complete the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and send this to the school office.

If you have any questions about applying please do not hesitate to contact us.

Key dates

The application process opens in 17th November 2025 for Reception 2026.

In Year Applications

You may wish for your child(ren) to join the school during the school year or outside the normal Reception application timetable.  Please call the school to check if we have any spaces in the years that you need.

An in-year application can be made at any time of the year as there is no closing date. Your application will be processed no more than half a term (six weeks) in advance of when a place is required. A school place will normally be allocated from the start of the next half term.

In year applications are dealt with internally. This can be done through the school office.

Appeals

By law, if your child is refused a place at your preferred school, you have the right to appeal against that decision to an independent panel. School admission appeal panels are independent of the school and the local authority. At the hearing, you can present your reasons for preferring that particular school and the panel will decide whether your reasons are strong enough to overturn the admission authority's decision.

You can find further advice on how to make an appeal at Bradford LA's website along with important dates. Make sure you read all the accompanying guidance notes . 

Please see the Department for Education's Advice for parents and guardians on school admission appeals for further guidance

Policies

Admissions Policy 2025-2026

Supplementary Information Form 2025-2026

Admissions Policy 2026-2027Supplementary Information Form 2026-2027

Ilkley- Addingham- Burley Boundary Map 

Silsden Boundary Map

Published Admission Number 2025-2026

Published Admission Number 2027-2028