Admissions
Welcome to Hazel Grove Primary School
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all prospective pupils of Hazel Grove Primary School and their parents/carers.
I do hope the information on this website is helpful to you.
If you do choose us, I promise that we will work as hard as we can, in partnership with you, to attain the very highest standards of education and welfare for your child.
If we can be of any further help please do not hesitate to contact us by sending us an email at [email protected].
Adam Hossen, Head of School
For September 2025 entry into Reception
The Laurus Trust is the Admissions Authority for Hazel Grove Primary School. The co-ordination and administration of admissions for entry is undertaken by the Local Authority, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.
Hazel Grove Primary School has a catchment area, more information can be found on the Stockport Council website. Offers will be made by the Local Authority.
Admissions deadline for the academic year 2025/26: 15th January 2025.
Applying for entry into Pre-School
Please visit this page for details of how to apply to Hazel Grove Pre-School.
This a separate admissions process and policy to admissions for a place in Reception onwards.
In Year Applications
Applications for school places in Years 1 – 6 are known as ‘In Year Applications’ and should be made using the Stockport Council website.
Parents and Carers should contact the school to arrange a school tour and/or a taster session for their child if required. The in year admissions process is coordinated by the Local Authority on behalf of the school.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply?
The application process opens in August and the deadline to apply is in January for starting school in the following September. For Stockport residents please follow this link
How does the admissions criteria work?
The school has 60 Reception places. If more than 60 applications are received, priority will be given to children in accordance with the oversubscription policy which can be found in the Admissions Policy below.
How will I be told if my application is successful?
You will be informed by email in mid April 2025 and by letter 2-3 days later.
What happens if my application is unsuccessful?
All parents have a statutory right of appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel.
Further information about the appeals process can be found in the Admissions Policy below.
Do you have a waiting list?
Yes, we do have a waiting list. Following an unsuccessful application, any parent/carer can ask for their child’s name to be placed on the waiting list.
Vacant places will be allocated to children on the waiting list in accordance with the oversubscription criteria, which can be found in the Admissions Policy below.