Admissions

Visits are welcome. Please make an appointment either in person or by telephone: (01226) 743468.

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We are consulting on our Determined Admissions Arrangements for all schools under Pioneer Academies Community Trust regarding Admission Arrangements for 2027-28.
 
The admissions arrangements are set out in the Trust's Admissions Policy. For Parkside Primary, Carlton Primary, and Summerfields Primary we are proposing no change to the current arrangements.  However, for Greenfield Primary we are proposing to reduce the Published Admission Number (PAN) from 40 to 30 with effect from September 2027 and for all subsequent years. This change is in response to the projected fall in pupil numbers within the local area.  
 
Please note Carlton Primary's PAN was reduced from 40 to 30 in 2020, although the school has taken additional children over PAN in recent years. This consultation is also to confirm that the PAN remains at 30.
 
A full copy of the proposed admission arrangements and coordinated scheme can be found on the school websites;
This consultation will end at 4pm on 31st January 2026, please submit any responses to:
Email - trust@pioneeract.org.uk
 
The admission arrangements for all PACT schools for 2027-28 will be determined by 28th February 2026 and published by 15th March.
Thank you for your continued support.
Harry Wood
 
​CEO
Pioneer Academies Community Trust
Fish Dam Lane
Carlton
S71 3HF
01226 723691

Arrangements for Admission of Children – The Nursery (FS1)

 

Admissions Arrangements & Policy for the School Year 2025/26

Admissions Arrangements & Policy for the School Year 2026/27

 

Nursery Applications

Children are admitted to the Nursery the term after their third birthday. We take children on age - not on who gets their child's name down first.  We are able to take 26 children per session. You may put your child's name on the waiting list at any time once your child is 2 years of age, but this does not mean that your child will enter Nursery early. 

To put your child's name on the Nursery waiting list please do so online using this link. Alternatively, telephone our school office on 01226 743468. You will need to complete the admissions form return it to Barnsley Council. This can be electronically or by post and you will receive confirmation of receipt of your form.  Your child will then be put on the waiting list. The Local Authority will email or write to inform you when your child is allocated a place. 

Once a place has been offered, we will then contact you with dates for our induction meeting and nursery visits.  During our home visit we will ask to see your child's birth certificate.

Sessions Nursery 

Wherever possible, we try to give you a choice in your session time. We currently offer:

  • Five morning sessions per week (8:45am - 11:45am)

  • Five afternoon sessions per week (12:20pm - 3:20pm)

  • Ten sessions per week (8:45am - 11:45am with a lunch period which incurs a cost and 12:20pm - 3:20pm)