Welcome to Hillside Primary School: Admissions Information
Thank you for visiting our website! We understand that choosing a school for your child is a very important decision. We are exceptionally proud of Hillside Primary School and would love for your child to join our wonderful school family.
Arrange a School Tour
Do you have a potential ‘Hillsider’ who might join our Early Years or one of our other classes?
We encourage all prospective parents to visit us! While tours can take place at a mutually convenient time, we prefer to show you Hillside during school hours ‘in action’ so you can gain a real insight into what life here is like. You’ll see our bright, welcoming environment and feel our calm, purposeful, happy, and hardworking atmosphere, observing the lovely, respectful, and nurturing relationships we have throughout the school.
To arrange a tour of Hillside Primary School, please contact us:
- Call our school office: 01782 235350
- Email: office@hillsideprimary.org.uk
We look forward to meeting you and your child/ren to discuss your needs.
Mrs K Schonau
Headteacher
Applying for School Places (Stoke-on-Trent City Council)
Admissions to Hillside are managed via the Stoke-on-Trent City Council process.
Important Dates for September 2025 Admissions
| Class | Online Applications Open | Applications Close | Offer Day |
| Nursery | 1st December 2024 | 31st January 2025 | 16th May 2025 |
| Reception | 1st November 2024 | 15th January 2025 | 16th April 2025 |
| Secondary School | 2nd September 2024 | 31st October 2024 | 3rd March 2025 |
General Admissions Information
Full details and information regarding admissions to Stoke-on-Trent Schools can be obtained via the Council’s website:
https://www.stoke.gov.uk/admissions
Hillside Admissions Policies
Changing Schools: In-Year Transfers
If your child needs to start or change schools at a different time of year (e.g., due to moving house or other reasons), this is known as an In-Year Transfer.
A new system is active for these applications:
- Complete the online in-year transfer application:https://www.stoke.gov.uk/info/20033/school_admissions/480/changing_schools_-_in_year_transfers
- If you are unable to complete the online form, please request a paper form from the school office.
Once your application is completed, we will contact you to confirm whether or not we have a place available.
