Admissions
Admissions
The following guide will help explain the processes that you need to complete to apply for your child to come to the University Academy Long Sutton.
The Academy attracts pupils not only from Lincolnshire but also from Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. All parents/carers are welcome to apply for a place at the Academy, up to a total admission number of 712.
Should the number of children wishing to join the Academy exceed the number of places available, the Governors would allocate places to:
- Children in Public care
- Pupils with a sibling link within the Academy
- Those closest living to the Academy
If you have been refused a place at this Academy and wish to appeal, please contact the Education Team at Lincolnshire County Council.
The Academy's Admissions Policy can be viewed in the policies section of our website (click here).
Year 6 entering Year 7 in September
Pre October |
Register and apply online to your local authority https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/apply-school/3 |
October | Closing date 31 October. |
December | Sibling and distance checks completed. |
March |
Parents receive their offer from county. Welcome letter from the Principal sent to all those offered. Parents/carers can now follow the Transition section of our website. |
Please see the relevant brochure from Lincolnshire County Council -https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/going-school-lincolnshire-guide/2
DfE school admission code https://www.uals.org.uk/docs/General/School-Admissions-Code-2014-19-Dec.pdf
The Lincolnshire Admissions Team can be contacted on 01522 782030.
Appeals Guide
Appeals Timetable
Timetable for offer dates and appeals
Secondary schools | Primary schools | |
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National offer day | 1 March 2024 | 16 April 2024 |
Deadline for an appeal to be received | 28 March 2024 |
14 May 2024 |
Appeal Form
If your application has been refused you can lodge an appeal by completing the appeal form below and returning to UALS. With the return please include any supporting evidence you wish to be considered.
For more information see: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/appeal-school-place/2
Mid-Year Admissions
The University Academy Long Sutton is a non-selective secondary school for pupils aged 11-16. Our pupil admission number for each year group is 144. Our Open Evening is usually held in September and will be advertised on our website.
Applications for the Academy should be made to Lincolnshire County Council admissions. You can apply online for a school place on the link below.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/apply-move-school
Once you have been offered a place the following key information will help guide you through the admission process.
You will need to attend an admission meeting at the Academy, however currently due to the Coronavirus pandemic, tours are dependent on government guidance at that time. You will complete our admission paperwork and sign the home Academy policy.
UNIFORM
Details of our uniform expectations can be found here - Uniform
Rob Horspool from ‘Design and Embroidery’ is our Academy supplier of uniform his contact number is 01945 871511. It is advised that you have an appointment should you wish to visit him. You can visit his website www.designandembroidery.co.uk
TRANSPORT
If you live in Lincolnshire, you will need to apply for your transport once you have received the offer of your place.
schooltransportapplications@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Alternatively, you can telephone the Lincolnshire Customer Service Centre number on 01522 782020.
If you live in Cambridgeshire, you may not be eligible for transport so you will be responsible for your child attending the Academy. We organise two buses from the Wisbech area and if you wish to use our transport you need to contact the Academy to apply. Places are secured with a £60 deposit.
FREE SCHOOL MEALS INFORMATIONACADEMY DINING HALL
The Academy uses an automated recognition system for the purpose of paying for food. A Biometric Consent Form needs to be signed in order for your child to use the Academy dining hall, this will be provided and a link sent to you for Pay360.
ATTENDANCE
Once you have been offered a place you need to contact us to arrange admission and a start date. If the child does not attend on the expected first day of attendance, we will take appropriate steps to investigate and challenge any non-attendance. If after making reasonable enquiries there is no contact with the parents/carers we must report the child as 'Child Missing Education' to the local authority.
PLANNER
All pupils are given a planner when they join us. A fee will be incurred should the planner need replacing.
LOCKERS
Lockers are now available for Pupils to hire for this academic year. The cost for the year is £8 per locker. If your child would like a locker, please contact Pupil Reception.
EQUIPMENT
The equipment that pupils are expected to have each day can be found on the last page of our Home Agreement. Equipment packs and calculators can be purchased from Main Reception.
CONTACT US
If you need to ask anything, please email enquiries@uals.org.uk and put the subject header as Admissions and we will get back to you.
Alternatively, contact Main Reception on 01406 362 120.