Admissions

Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy is a community academy, operating under Ormiston Academy Trust. Our admissions policy is set out in accordance with statutory legislation and has been determined by the Trust. 

The Academy welcomes pupils between the ages of 4 – 11 years and has an admission number of 54 children per year group from September 2021.

The process detailed in this section is for admissions for the academy early years provision. For further information on this process please contact the academy on 01493 603462. 

We are holding a Reception 2025 Open Event on Monday 21st October 2024 from 3:30pm till 4:15pm. Please contact the academy office on 01493 603462 to book in.

  • Applications for the 2025/26 academic year begins on 23rd September 2024. The closing date for applications for this year is 15th January 2025. National Offer Day is 16th April 2025. 
  • Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy requires parents to apply via Norfolk County Council’s common application process to apply for a place for their child(ren) 

National Offer Day is on 16th April 2025, we will contact all parents/carers after this date and arrange a drop-in/transition session for all Reception pupils who will be joining us for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

Norfolk County Council admissions department arranges the allocation of spaces within schools. For Norfolk’s admissions arrangements information please click here 

Application forms will be sent out automatically by the Norfolk County Council Children’s Services (School Admissions) Department. If you would rather apply online, please go to: http://www.admissionsonline.norfolk.gov.uk 

Norfolk County Council admissions department arranges the allocation of spaces within schools. For Norfolk’s admissions arrangements information please click here 

Application forms will be sent out automatically by the Norfolk County Council Children’s Services (School Admissions) Department. If you would rather apply online, please go to: http://www.admissionsonline.norfolk.gov.uk/ 

If you do not receive a booklet and form, please contact Norfolk County Council Children’s Services School Admissions Team at [email protected] or on 03448008020 

Or you can submit a written application to: 

Children’s Services Department, Admissions, 8th Floor, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DL 

You can also find information about the appeal process on the Norfolk County Council website. Appeals have to be received by Norfolk County Council by 13th May 2023. Admissions can be contacted either by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 0344 800 8020. 

If your child is in Year 6 you will need to make an application for a Secondary School Place (High School) in preparation for the September.

Admission round details for 2025 academic year:-

  • Application round opens – 9th September 2024
  • Application round closes – 31st October 2024
  • National Offer Day – 3rd March 2024

For additional information or to apply for a high school place please visit: