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This is a fantastic time to join our school as we move forwards as part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and we would love to welcome you into our community.
Book a tour, we’re always open!
Call now to book a visit – 0121 429 2542
If you would like to have a look around our setting – please contact our school office via admin@lpa.shirelandcat.net to arrange a visit.
Since joining Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust in June 2021, a new era has begun at Lightwoods Primary Academy. Together with the Trust we are working to make continued developments throughout the school both in terms of education and relationships with the wider school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to come with us on the start of this journey, to help shape our academy for years to come.
At Lightwoods Primary Academy, our admissions arrangements comply at all times with The School Admission Appeals Code
Admissions Policies
Visit our School Policies page to view our Admissions Policy 2023-24.
Primary School Place (In Year Transfer)
To request a primary school place at Lightwoods Primary School you will need to make a formal application through the Admission’s Team at Sandwell Council via their website.
Primary School Place (Nursery to Primary)
To request a Foundation Stage primary school place for September, you must make a formal application through the Admission’s Team at Sandwell Council via their website.
Online applications
Online applications for this process run from September – July, the academic year before your child is due to start school. For reception entry in September 2024, the deadline for applications was 15 January 2024.
Sandwell Councils Admissions and Appeals Service can help parents with any school admissions problems.
- Annual Transfer: annual_schooladmissions@sandwell.gov.uk
- Mid Year Transfer: midyear_admissions@sandwell.gov.uk
- Appeals: schoolappeals_admissions@sandwell.gov.uk
Phone: 0121 569 6765.
Nursery Admissions
If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below:
Lightwoods Primary School’s Admissions are managed by the Local Authority – Sandwell Council.
You will find all of the relevant information you require about Admissions to Lightwoods Primary Academy through Sandwell Council’s website here.
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Contact details
Company No. 6336693. Registered Office: Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND