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St Aelred’s Catholic Primary School

Friendship, courage, respect

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  • 01904 806075
  • Our School
    • About Us
      • Welcome from the Headteacher
      • Mission, Ethos & Values
      • Our School Family
      • Our Staff
      • Our Trust
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    • Catholic Life
      • Catholic Social Teaching
      • Chaplaincy
      • Collective Worship and Prayer
      • Mini Vinnies
      • Our Patron Saint
      • Our Parish
      • Prayer Life
      • Religious Education
      • Religious Education Statement
      • Sacramental Preperation
    • Governance
      • Link Governor Framework
      • Interested in Being a Governor
      • Governor Handbook
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      • Governing Body Meeting Attendance
      • Memorandum of Understanding
      • Code of Conduct for Governors
  • Parents & Pupils
    • Key Information
      • 30 Hour Childcare
      • Admissions
      • Apply for Free School Meals
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      • Holiday Request Form
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      • PE & Sports Premium
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      • School Uniform
      • Special Educational Needs & Disability Provision
      • Timing of the School Day
    • Curriculum
      • Curriculum Overview
      • British Values
      • Character Education
      • Early Years Foundation Stage
      • Personal Development
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      • Term Dates
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      • Trust Events Calendar
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  • Statutory
St Aelred’s Catholic Primary School Logo
  • Our School
    • About Us
      • Welcome from the Headteacher
      • Mission, Ethos & Values
      • Our School Family
      • Our Staff
      • Our Trust
      • Vacancies
    • Catholic Life
      • Catholic Social Teaching
      • Chaplaincy
      • Collective Worship and Prayer
      • Mini Vinnies
      • Our Patron Saint
      • Our Parish
      • Prayer Life
      • Religious Education
      • Religious Education Statement
      • Sacramental Preperation
    • Governance
      • Link Governor Framework
      • Interested in Being a Governor
      • Governor Handbook
      • Governing Body Membership
      • Governing Body Meeting Attendance
      • Memorandum of Understanding
      • Code of Conduct for Governors
  • Parents & Pupils
    • Key Information
      • 30 Hour Childcare
      • Admissions
      • Apply for Free School Meals
      • Attendance
      • Breakfast & Afterschool Club
      • Holiday Request Form
      • Home-School Communication
      • Ofsted, Exams & Diocesan Reports
      • Ofsted Parents View
      • Parent and Pupil Voice
      • PE & Sports Premium
      • Policies
      • Prevent Duty
      • Pupil Premium
      • School Meals
      • School Uniform
      • Special Educational Needs & Disability Provision
      • Timing of the School Day
    • Curriculum
      • Curriculum Overview
      • British Values
      • Character Education
      • Early Years Foundation Stage
      • Personal Development
      • Early Reading & Phonics
    • News & Events
      • Newsletters & Publications
      • Term Dates
      • School Calendar
      • Trust Events Calendar
      • Diocesan News
      • Community
  • Statutory
St Aelred’s Catholic Primary School
  • Our School
    • About Us
      • Welcome from the Headteacher
      • Mission, Ethos & Values
      • Our School Family
      • Our Staff
      • Our Trust
      • Vacancies
    • Catholic Life
      • Catholic Social Teaching
      • Chaplaincy
      • Collective Worship and Prayer
      • Mini Vinnies
      • Our Patron Saint
      • Our Parish
      • Prayer Life
      • Religious Education
      • Religious Education Statement
      • Sacramental Preperation
    • Governance
      • Link Governor Framework
      • Interested in Being a Governor
      • Governor Handbook
      • Governing Body Membership
      • Governing Body Meeting Attendance
      • Memorandum of Understanding
      • Code of Conduct for Governors
  • Parents & Pupils
    • Key Information
      • 30 Hour Childcare
      • Admissions
      • Apply for Free School Meals
      • Attendance
      • Breakfast & Afterschool Club
      • Holiday Request Form
      • Home-School Communication
      • Ofsted, Exams & Diocesan Reports
      • Ofsted Parents View
      • Parent and Pupil Voice
      • PE & Sports Premium
      • Policies
      • Prevent Duty
      • Pupil Premium
      • School Meals
      • School Uniform
      • Special Educational Needs & Disability Provision
      • Timing of the School Day
    • Curriculum
      • Curriculum Overview
      • British Values
      • Character Education
      • Early Years Foundation Stage
      • Personal Development
      • Early Reading & Phonics
    • News & Events
      • Newsletters & Publications
      • Term Dates
      • School Calendar
      • Trust Events Calendar
      • Diocesan News
      • Community
  • Statutory

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  • 01904 806075

Contact the school

Call 01904 806075 Email [email protected]

Admissions

Starting School in September 2026

To apply for a school place for your child, please follow City of York local authority procedures. You can access the local authority portal, here. Please click here to access the City of York’s Guide for Parents.

In addition, please complete the Online Supplementary Information Form, link below.

Please note, if your child attends our school nursery, you must still make a formal application for a place at St Aelred’s school through the local authority.

Admissions Policies

Please click here to view our school admissions policies, located in the policies section of the website. The year of the admissions policy relates to the school year when the children would join the school. This is why more than one school admissions policy is typically visible in the policies section.

Admissions Arrangements for Entry in 2026/27

Our published admission number for Reception in 2026 is 30 pupils.

Parish Boundary Map – Download

St Aelred’s Supplementary Application Form: Download

In-Year Admissions

St Aelred’s Catholic Primary School participates in the Local Authority’s Co-ordinated Admission Scheme for in-year admissions. If parents/carers wish to apply for a school place, applications can be made at https://www.york.gov.uk/SchoolAdmissions via the Parent Portal. The Local Authority will confirm the outcome of the application in writing within 15 school days. If the application is refused, the Local Authority will advise on the statutory appeal procedure. Details of the Co-ordinated Admission Scheme and how in-year applications are managed are also available at https://www.york.gov.uk/SchoolAdmi

An in-year supplementary information form must be completed for each individual child wishing to transfer to St Aelred’s part-way through the academic year. Please click here to complete the form

Admission Appeals

For admission appeals, please click here

•The admission authority for the school must allow parents at least
20 days to appeal from when the decision letters are sent out.
•The admission authority will submit a deadline for submitting your
appeal.
•If you submit anything after the deadline, it might not be
considered and may result in delays to your hearing.
•Appeals should be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for
making an appeal.
•An independent panel will hear appeals by 31 August at the latest each year.

Secondary School Admissions

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For further information on secondary school admissions please click here

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Tonight’s the night! 💙

The first of our two Early Years Open Days is taking place this evening at St Aelred’s Catholic Primary School & Nursery.

Come along, meet our team, explore the school and discover more about our warm, welcoming family atmosphere, Forest School sessions and rich, engaging curriculum.

📅 Tonight – Thursday 8th October
⏰ 6pm–7pm
Come and discover St Aelred’s for yourself. We’d love to welcome you.
Can’t make tonight? Our second Open Day takes place on Friday 16th October, 9:30am–11am.
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St Aelred’s Catholic Primary School , Fifth Avenue,
York, YO31 0QQ
  • 01904 806075
  • [email protected]
  • Chair of Governors: Mr B Scriven

  • Headteacher: Mrs C Hughes

  • Deputy Headteachers: Mr R Deakin & Mrs G Martin

  • Trust Business Manager: Mrs S Tunstall

  • School Office and Enquiries: Mrs S Mcilwaine

  • SENDCO: Mrs H Mackenzie

Trust Links

  • Trust Website
  • Trust Wide Policies
  • Trust Vision
  • Welcome from the CEO
  • Our Schools Websites
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Trustees, Members, and Governors can be contacted via email: [email protected]

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A paper copy of the information on this website can be provided on request.


Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is an exempt charity regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. It is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number 09203984) whose registered office is at Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, Postgate House, Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough. TS4 3JP

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