Admissions

Hunningley Primary Academy is a happy and inclusive school welcoming all children and their families. 

Nursery Admissions   

To apply for a Nursery place, please complete the application form online and submit to Barnsley Council addmission. You can fill in an application form online the term after your child's 2nd birthday. Children will be offered a place the term after their 3rd birthday onwards.  We offer 30 hours to all nursery children. If you are interested in applying for a place at Hunningley and would like to come for a look around, please contact the school office to arrange a visit.  

Click here to visit the Barnsley Council website and apply online.

Deferring admissions into reception class process

Admissions appeals process

Primary School Admissions

If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 you can apply online for a place at primary school for them from 1 September 2025. They'll be starting full time school in September 2026. 

Before you apply for your child's primary school place, take a look at the BMBC Admisions to Primary School Guide. 

Secondary School Admissions

If your child was born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015, you can apply online for a place at secondary school for them from 14 July 2025. This will be for the academic year starting in September 2026.

Before you apply for your child's primary school place, take a look at the BMBC Admisions to Secondary School Guide.

Applying for a place before 31 October 2025

For your child to start secondary school in September 2026, you need to apply for a place before the deadline of 31 October 2025. All school application must be completed online. If you are unable to apply online, please contact Barnsley School Admissions. 

Barnsley School Admissions - 01226 773677 or contact them online. 

Applying for a place after 1 November 2025

You can still apply online for a school place after 1 November 2025, but your application won't be processed until after offer day on 2 March 2026.