HOME THISTLEY HOUGH ACADEMY ACADEMIC SCHOOL LIFE PARENTS CONTACT NEWS ADMISSIONS If you’re interested in sending your child to Thistley Hough Academy, here are some Frequently Asked Questions which may help with your application. Q. How do I apply for a place in Year 7 at Thistley Hough Academy for my child who is currently in Year 6 at Primary School? Application forms can be filled out on-line at the Stoke-on-Trent Local Authority website www.stoke.gov.uk and must be submitted no later than the 31st October in the year prior to your child starting at secondary school. Applications cannot be made directly to the Academy. E-mails from the Local Authority should be received by Parents/Carers on the 1st March the following year confirming which school your child has been allocated. You can contact the Admissions Team on admissions@stoke.gov.uk or 01782 234598 should you require any further advice or assistance. If you pay your Council tax to Newcastle Borough Council, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council or Stafford Borough Council, please apply via www.staffordshire.gov.uk Q. How do I apply for my child to transfer (mid-year) to Thistley Hough Academy? Parents/Carers should visit Thistley Hough Academy in person and request an application form from the Main Office. Should a place be offered to your child admissions arrangements will be made with you. If there is no space available in the relevant year group you will be placed onto a waiting list, and you will also be offered the Right of Appeal. Q. What is Thistley Hough Academy’s oversubscription criteria? A. Where the number of applications for admission is greater than the published admission number, Thistley Hough Academy will first accept all students with a statement of special educational needs where Thistley Hough Academy is named on the statement. After the admission of students with statements of special educational needs, the criteria below will be applied for the remaining places for this age group in the order in which they are set out: Children who are in the care of a Local Authority (looked-after children) or provided with accommodation by them (section 22 of the Children Act 1989) and children who were previously looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). Siblings of students attending Thistley Hough Academy at the time of entry. Children who live nearest to Thistley Hough Academy by straight-line distance. Contact UsExtra curricular activities Admissions Policy Admissions Policy 2019/20 Admissions Policy 2020/21 REQUEST DOCUMENTS Fields marked with an * are required NAME * WHICH DOCUMENTS DO YOU REQUIRE? EMAIL ADDRESS * YOUR ADDRESS * OTHER ENQUIRY I Am Happy To Receive Future Emails From Thistley Hough Academy. * LATEST NEWS View all news articles 31/10/2021 Half Term / Important Information Dear Parent/Carer Half Term / Important Information I write to remind you that the half term holiday will commence on […] Read Full Article 28/10/2021 International Stress Awareness Week This past year has been one of the most challenging yet and many of us may have struggled with our […] Read Full Article 12/10/2021 Year 7 Settling in Evening Wednesday 20th October 2021 Dear Parent/Carer Year 7 Settling in Evening Wednesday 20th October 2021 We are delighted that our new Year 7 students […] Read Full Article 05/10/2021 Celebrating International School Library Month Celebrating International School Library Month At Thistley Hough Academy we’re encouraging students to get more involved in reading this month […] Read Full Article VIEW ANOTHER AREA WITHIN THIS SECTION CURRICULUM POST 16 CAREERS PATHWAY CEIAG ADMISSIONS Home Principals Welcome Reports and Data Policies Parents’ Handbook Academy Council Religious Education Physics Physical Education Performing Arts Music Modern Languages Mathematics History Geography Food Studies Enrichment Homework Medical Conditions Parents Pay Pastoral Prospectus Supporting your child Careers Pathway Facilities SEN CET Contact us Email Login Homework Calendar PARENTS HANDBOOK PARENT PAY CALENDAR CONTACT US Thistley Hough Academy, Thistley Hough, Penkhull, ST4 5JJ. Thistley Hough Academy is operated by Creative Education Trust, which is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales no 7617529. Registered Office: 7 Sicilian Avenue, London WC1A 2QR. Creative Education Trust is a charity, regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5JJ T: 01782 883 500 E: enquiries@thistleyhoughacademy.org.uk To report a student absence, please dial: 01782 883 500 © Thistley Hough Academy 2021 Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Designed by