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.
Pupils and staff have a deep respect for each other, including those from other faith backgrounds. S48 Inspection 2025
Joining Reception in September 2025
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 18 November 2024 for Reception 2025.
| Open event | 9th November 2024 |
| Personal Tours with the Senior Leadership Team | Throughout the year |
| Deadline to apply | 15th January 2025 |
| Places confirmed | 16th April 2025 |
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.
To apply you need to complete the online in-year common application form for Bradford LA and the SIF which is sent to the school.
Apply for an in year application https://www.bradford.gov.uk/education-and-skills/school-admissions/in-year-applications/
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
Supplementary Information Form 2025-2026
Admissions Policy 2026-2027Supplementary Information Form 2026-2027
Ilkley- Addingham- Burley Boundary Map
Published Admission Number 2025-2026
| Year Group | Number of Children |
| Reception | 30 |
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 30 |
| 6 | 30 |
Published Admission Number 2026-2027
| Year Group | Number of Children |
| Reception | 15 |
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 30 |
| 6 | 30 |