Joining Oak Hill First School

We know that choosing a school for your child is an important decision. We warmly welcome families who are considering Oak Hill First School and encourage you to come and see our school, meet our staff and find out what makes Oak Hill such a special place to learn and grow.

If you would like to arrange a visit or have a question about joining us, please contact the school office. We will be very happy to help.

Starting Reception in September 2027

Oak Hill First School is an academy within Central Region Schools Trust. The Trust is the admissions authority for the school, and applications for Reception places are coordinated through your home local authority. For families living in Worcestershire, this is Worcestershire County Council.

Our Published Admission Number (PAN) is 90, which means we have places for up to 90 children joining Reception each September. 

Key dates for September 2027

• Applications opened: 1 September 2026
• Closing date: 15 January 2027
• National Offer Day: 16 April 2027

Families living in Worcestershire should apply online through Worcestershire County Council:

Apply for a primary or first school place

If you live outside Worcestershire, you should apply through the local authority where you live, even if you are applying for a place at Oak Hill.

Come and visit us

The best way to find out whether Oak Hill is the right school for your family is to come and see us.

We welcome prospective families to our open events and school visits, where you can see our learning environment, meet members of our team and get a feel for life at Oak Hill.

Please contact the school office to arrange a visit or find out about our next open event.

Moving to Oak Hill during the school year

If you are moving into the area or would like your child to join Oak Hill at another point during their school career, this is known as an in-year admission.

In-year applications are coordinated through Worcestershire County Council as part of its coordinated admissions arrangements.

https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/childrens-services/schools-education-and-learning/apply-school-place

You are also very welcome to contact our school office before applying. We will be happy to talk to you about Oak Hill and answer any questions you may have.

Our Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy explains how places at Oak Hill are allocated, including what happens if there are more applications than places available.

https://www.oakhillfirstschool.org.uk/page/?title=Policies&pid=41

For Reception 2027, where there are more applications than places available, the policy sets out the school's oversubscription criteria, including priority for looked-after and previously looked-after children, siblings, children living within the catchment area and then other applicants.

Appeals

If your child is not offered a place at Oak Hill, you have the right to appeal the decision.

Information about the appeals process, including the relevant timescales and how to submit an appeal, will be provided following the allocation of places.

Find out more about school admission appeals

If you need help understanding the admissions or appeals process, please contact the school office. We can explain the process and point you towards the appropriate information, although the school cannot advise families about the likely outcome of an individual appeal.

 

We look forward to welcoming you

Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision, and we would love you to come and discover Oak Hill for yourself.

If you have any questions, would like help with the admissions process, or simply want to come and have a look around, please get in touch with our school office. We will be very happy to help.

We look forward to meeting you and your child and, we hope, welcoming your family to the Oak Hill community.