Admissions
Outcomes of consultation on our planned admission arrangements for September 2027 onwards
I am writing to notify you of the outcomes of the consultation on our planned admission arrangements for the academic year beginning September 2027 onwards.
The consultation ran from 1 December 2025 to 12 January 2026, taking place in line with the Department for Education School Admission Code.
The draft admission policy for the school year September 2027, can be found on our school website: https://www.tuptonhall.org.uk/policies under the second heading ‘Consultation on Reduction of Pupil Admission Number.’
There were two responses to the consultation:
Derbyshire Local Authority
‘I can confirm that as the local authority with the statutory responsibility for the availability of sufficient local school places, we do not object to the proposal.
I would like to thank you for working closely with our officers to agree an appropriate number that will allow us to not have concerns about provision.
Derbyshire County Council’
Prospective parent
‘I have seen the new admissions policy, and I have some concerns regarding my son’s application for Yr7 in 2026. My application for a school place was submitted a few days late as I had missed the deadline. Is he likely to get a place or will the new admissions policy have an effect. My eldest son is at Tupton Hall in Yr9 and we live on Ashover Road.’
This response was a query whether the parent’s child would be affected by the proposed change to the PAN. Her child will have been admitted to the school in September 2026, prior to a change in the PAN.
These responses have been taken into account without objection to the proposal. Therefore, the planned changes to our planned admission arrangements for September 2027 will progress with the PAN set at 290 moving forwards in all year groups.
Are you thinking of choosing Tupton Hall School for your child?
We understand that deciding where to further your child’s education is a big decision for parents and carers. If you are considering sending your child to Tupton Hall School and would like to visit us to see the school 'in action', please contact the PA to the Headteacher on 01246 863127 or email admissions@tuptonhall.org.uk to organise a tour with a member of our Senior Leadership or Pastoral team.
In-year Admissions
Tupton Hall School co-ordinates all in-year admission applications. Applications for Year 7 are co-ordinated by the Local Authority until 31 December each year. Afterwards, applications should be made directly to Tupton Hall School.
If you are looking to apply for a place for your child at Tupton Hall, please complete our online in-year admission application. Parents/carers will be notified of the decision within no more than 15 school days. If a place is unavailable, the application will be added to our waiting list for the year group applied for. Allocation of places from the waiting list will be made in accordance with the school's over-subscription criteria (see the school's Admissions Policy).
If you require more information about the in-year application process, please contact the school directly by phone or by emailing 'admissions@tuptonhall.org.uk’
Admission Appeals
- If an application for an in-year place has been refused parents/carers have the right to appeal this decision.
- Appeals must be submitted within 20 school days of receipt of the decision letter.
- Appeals should be submitted in writing/email to the PA to the Headteacher or by email to admissions@tuptonhall.org.uk.
| Admissions Application Timeline | |
|---|---|
| From 4 September 2025 |
information on the application process is distributed to all Year 6 children. |
| Monday 8 September 2025 | online and telephone application facilities open. |
| Midnight 31 October 2025 | closing date for submission of applications. |
| Monday 2 March 2026 | National Offer Day. Decision available online and letters posted second class where appropriate. |
| Friday 27 March 2026 | Deadline for admission appeal requests. Appeals should be made in writing to The Headteacher's PA |
| Date to be confirmed in due course | Admission appeal hearings |
Please see our Admissions Policy for the academic for 2025/2026 which includes our over-subscription criteria on our Documents and Policies Page.
Year 7 Intake September 2025
Applications for Year 7 places for September should be made to the Admissions & Transport Team at Derbyshire County Council.
The application window opens on 8 September 2025 until the deadline of midnight on 31 October 2025
Important Links
The following pages have been curated for prospective members of the Tupton Hall community. Click the images to view different sections.
