Admissions
The Governors of the Academy are committed to developing an inclusive academy that reflects the diversity of the local community.
There are 120 places in each year group throughout the academy. Please see the Academy's own admissions policy here.
If you wish to make an appeal against the admissions decision please follow the Stoke on Trent Local Authority process by clicking here.
The Academy follows the Local Authorities admissions arrangements. Parents wishing to apply for a place for their child should apply online at Stoke-on-Trent Admissions.
Help
If you require any help, your local Council website has lots of information about the process. You can also contact us.
Stoke-on-Trent Council Admissions Website
Stoke-on-Trent Council Admissions Helpline – 01782 234598
Pupil Admission Arrangements
Admissions for Co-op Academy Grove are managed on our behalf by the Local Authority Admissions Team and as an academy we do not independently offer places to pupils requesting a place.
Year 3 to Year 6
For places in any year
You should apply on your local authority website.
Places are limited by the number of children we can (legally) accept in each year group.
- If you live in an area that’s City of Stoke-on-Trent– stoke.gov.uk
- If you live in another area, find your local council here – gov.uk/find-local-council
Move to us from another school
If you want to move school, get in touch and we can help you get started. You can complete this online on your council’s website:
- If you live in an area that’s City of Stoke-on-Trent – stoke.gov.uk
- If you live in another area, find your local council here – gov.uk/find-local-council
For support with this, please contact the in-year transfer team. For Stoke this is – in-yearadmissions@stoke.gov.uk
Key Dates
Junior School Admissions
When to apply: From the 1st November 2024 - 15th January 2025
Find out your school place: 16th April 2025
Policies and Arrangements
Our school admissions policy can be accessed via pur policies page: Policies
Admissions Arrangements 2024-2025
Parent's Guide to Admissions Appeals