Admissions Process 

We welcome children at the start of their school joining in Reception as well as those moving to  Hampsthwaite part way through their primary school years.

We are now taking bookings for individual tours with the Headteacher for any families with a child due to start school in September 2026 and will have our new starter opening morning on Thursday 23rd October from 9.00-11.00am. 

We warmly welcome visits to our school for anyone considering sending their child to Hampsthwaite.  If you are thinking of sending your child or children to us, please get in touch to arrange a visit. You can do this by contacting the school office to arrange a personalised visit hosted by our Headteacher Mrs Ross. 

As we are part of a multi academy trust, Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is our admission authority, however all admissions are co-ordinated on our behalf by North Yorkshire County Council.  As such applications should be made directly with North Yorkshire County Council. 

Once families have decided they would like to send their child or children to Hampsthwaite they should contact the admissions team.  They can be contacted at:

Telephone: 01609 533679

Email: schooladmissions@northyorks.gov.uk

Web: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/school-admissions

For appeals please follow the link below for the North Yorkshire County Council procedure; NYCC Appeals

Who can apply for a place Hampsthwaite? 

Anyone with a child of primary school age is welcome to apply for a place at Hampsthwaite

Do you have to attend church to come to Hampsthwaite School?

No. We are proud of our Church and Christian foundations and the influence it has on all aspects of school life. Church attendance however is not a requirement and has no bearing on the allocation of places.

Do you have to live in the catchment area?

No. We welcome children from within and beyond our catchment area.

When do children start at Hampsthwaite?

Children are admitted to Hampsthwaite in the September of the school year in which their fifth birthday falls. We have only one in-take a year so all children will have a full year in the Reception class. All children start full time from the start of term in September. We can personalise this if necessary and will work with families to ensure all children have a successful start to their school life at Hampsthwaite. 

Can children join Hampsthwaite in other Year Groups and part way through the school year?

Yes. This is known as an ‘in year admission’. We understand sometimes families need to apply for a school place mid-year, they may be new to the area or wish to request to move to a new school.  We will always do our best to try and find a place for children. An in-year application can be made at any time of the year; however, you can only apply up to a term in advance of the date you want the school place.

How do I apply for a place for my child at Hampsthwaite School? 

North Yorkshire is responsible for allocating school places and applications for children to start in September 2026. The application window opens in October and closes in January. More information can be found at the North Yorkshire School Admissions website. Simply click on the link to start your online application and put Hampsthwaite as your number 1 choice of school.

We very much look forward to meeting you in person, and welcoming you into the Hampsthwaite school family.

Further Admissions Documents

Hampsthwaite Admissions Policy (see below) 

Catchment Map (see below)

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/apply-place-primary-or-secondary-school