Admissions
Glebe Farm School opened in September 2022 with Years R, 1, 2 and Year 7, Years 3, 4 & 8 opened in September 2023, Years 5 & 6 opened in January 2024 in order to meet the growing demand in the residential area, Year 9 opened in September 2024, Year 10 in September 2025 and Year 11 in September 2026
https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/schools-and-lifelong-learning/school-admissions
Glebe Farm School is a purpose built all-through school in the heart of the rapidly growing Glebe Farm development, situated in the south of Milton Keynes. The school is dedicated to serving the development of Glebe Farm and the admission criteria has been set to ensure places are protected for children living on the Glebe Farm development.
The Glebe Farm School Admissions Policy reflects that of the Local Education Authority (Milton Keynes City Council) and meet all the requirements of the national Schools Admissions Code, Appeals Code and admissions legislation.
Admissions Criteria 2027-2028
Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) coordinate ALL applications for the normal Reception and Year 7 admissions round (starting in September).
Admissions September 2027
Places for the Reception and Year 7 cohort starting in September 2027 have been allocated by Milton Keynes City Council.
Milton Keynes City Council hold a waiting list for September 2027.
Applying for a school place:
Starting school for the first time in September 2027
If your child was born between 1st September 2022 and 31 August 2023 they will be due to start school in September 2027
You must apply online by the closing date (15th January 2027)
National Offer Day: 16th April 2027
Transferring to Year 7
Children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 will be due to start Year 7 in September 2027
You must apply online by the closing date (31st October 2026)
National Offer Day: 1st March 2027
In Year Admissions
As well as the transition to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Year 7, applications can be made for students who wish to request an in-year transfer. For the purpose of admissions, Glebe Farm School follows the guidance and regulations detailed in School Admission Code, published by the Department for Education. As required under the School Admissions Code, the school subscribes to the Local Authority’s (LA) Fair Access Policy.
In year admissions are co-ordinated through the contacts below:
| Year Groups | Places Available |
|---|---|
| EYFS to Year 6 | Contact: Milton Keynes City Council |
| Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 | Contact: Milton Keynes City Council |
Our Admissions Arrangements can be found here:
Admission Arrangements 2027-2028
In-year Admissions Arrangements for Entry to Glebe Farm School
For in-year applications, where a year group is full, we operate a waiting list held by Milton Keynes City Council/School Admissions which lasts until the end of the academic year for which the application is made. The waiting list will be ranked in accordance with the over-subscription criteria and length of time on the list will not be a factor in offering a place. This means that children will move up and down the list as other children are added or removed. Being on the waiting list does not guarantee a place at the school. If you wish to keep your child on the waiting list for any subsequent academic year, please respond to Milton Keynes City Council who will issue notification of waiting list transition to the new academic year.
Admissions Appeals
If you named Glebe Farm School as one of your preferences and were unsuccessful you may wish to appeal against this decision to an Independent Appeal Panel.
Please refer to the Admissions Appeals Guide for Glebe Farm School below for guidance on this process. Admission-Appeals-Guide-Glebe Farm
An appeal form can be requested by emailing us and attaching your school decline letter / Citizen Portal decline via Milton Keynes City Council. Once received we will forward you an appeals form for completion. On completion these should be returned via email with any supporting evidence within the appropriate timescales.
In-year appeals can be made at any time after you have received a decline letter stating no availability of spaces. In-year appeals will be heard within 30 school days from the date the appeal application was received by the school.
If unsuccessful at independent appeal, there is no right to a second appeal on subsequent applications within the same academic year.
EYFS New September Intake Appeals
| Key Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Deadline to request an appeal form | Thursday 22nd April 2027 at 12 noon |
| Deadline to lodge an appeal (Appeals lodged after this date will be hear from September 2027) | Monday 3rd May 2027 at 12 noon |
| Appeals Team sends parents appeal hearing date and time | At least 10 school days before appeal hearing |
| Reception Appeals Heard - virtual meetings | June/July 2027 |
Year 7 New September Intake Appeals
| Key Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Deadline to request an appeal form | Monday 22nd March 2027 at 12 noon |
| Deadline to lodge an appeal (Appeals lodged after this date will be heard from September 2027) | Monday 5th April 2027 at 12 noon |
| Appeals Team sends parents appeal hearing date and time | At least 10 school days before appeal hearing |
| Secondary Admission Appeals Heard - virtual meetings | June/July 2027 |
Please note: It may not be possible to include within this timetable any appeals that are lodged after the deadline.
Further Information
Queries in relation to admissions at Glebe Farm School should be addressed to admissions@glebefarmschool.co.uk Please note that once the appeal has been submitted to the appeals provider, we are unable to comment on progress.