School Admissions
Parents and carers who wish to register their child to attend Alma Park, can obtain information from the school office. Alma Park's admission procedures comply with Manchester City Council's policy.
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Primary Admissions Round - Oversubscription Criteria
Category 1 - children who are looked after by a local authority and children who were previously looked after by a local authority.
Category 2 - Children with exceptional medical/social needs.
Category 3 - Children with a sibling at the school.
Category 4 - All other children.
Nursery Admissions
Admission to Nursery is managed by the school and application forms can be obtained from and should be returned to the school office. Children are admitted to Nursery in the September after their 3rd birthday and places are allocated in the May/June, prior to admission.
Reception Admissions
Admission to Reception is managed by Manchester City Council. Full details of how to apply for a Reception place can be found on the Manchester City Council website. Children are admitted to Reception in the September after their 4th birthday and applications are made in the Autumn term prior to admission.
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Admission at Other Times
Admission to Alma Park, other than at the start of Nursery, is managed by Manchester City Counci. Applications are made by completing the In-Year Application Form. If the school is unable to offer a place, then your child will be placed on a waiting list. The waiting list is managed by Manchester City Council.
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Appeals Process
The appeals process for children in Reception to Year 6 is managed by Manchester City Council. Please refer to their website for more information. You cannot appeal for a Nursery place.
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Manchester School Admissions can be contacted by phone on 0161 245 7166 or by visiting the Manchester City Council's Admissions website.