Admissions
Admissions to The Wells Academy
Pupils are admitted at the start of:
- Secondary year 7 (age 11)
Admission Numbers:
- The Academy has the capacity for 180 pupils in each year group
- This may be reviewed and adjusted in Year 8 - 11 based on the amount of resource available to the Academy
To apply for a place at The Wells Academy
For admission to secondary year 7, in the year preceding admission, parents should apply using Nottingham City Council's Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme.
For admission in September, these forms should be returned by midday on 31 October for secondary Year 7.
In-Year Admissions
Nottingham City local authority will co-ordinate in-year admissions and applications should be made online to their local authority Admissions website
To apply online, visit: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/schooladmissions
If a parent’s/carer’s application for a place at the Academy is unsuccessful, they have
the right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel. Appeals should be made within twenty (20) school days of the date of refusal.
If refused admission, you should contact the Academy, in writing and giving reason for appeal, at the address below to lodge an appeal:
The Wells Academy
Ransom Drive
Mapperley
Nottingham
NG3 5LR
Please mark your envelope or email 'Admissions Appeals'.
For more details, please click on the Academy policies below: