Admissions
Welcome to The Carlton Infant Academy – Grow with Us!
We’re delighted to welcome you to our school community where every child is nurtured, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. At our school we believe that the early years are a time of wonder, discovery and growth - and we’re here to make every moment count.
Our dedicated team provides a caring, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. Through rich experiences and playful exploration, we help our learners take their first steps on a lifelong journey of learning. We invite you to grow with us. Together we’ll build strong foundations for a bright future
Miss Scrivens, Headteacher
Visit us!
We would like to welcome you and your child/ren to one of our opening evenings. See our wonderful school and meet our staff who can answer any questions about a nursery or school place for January, April or September.
Thursday 6th November 2025 4-5pm
Tuesday 2nd December 2025 4-5pm
To book a visit, please call the office on: 01159100887 or email office@thecarltoninfantacademy.org.uk
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Apply here!
If you would like your child to start at The Carlton Infant Academy please complete the below application form and return it to us via email or bring it in.
School places
In the Autumn term before your child is eligible to start school full time, you should apply for a school place through the online process with Nottinghamshire County Council:
If you cannot use the online form, please telephone: 0300 500 8080 to make your application.
Applications open on 6th November and close on 15th January 2025. You will be notified of the result of your application on 16th April 2025.
Places are allocated according to our Admissions Criteria which is published here on the school website. If you are unsuccessful in your application, there is an appeals process. Please contact the School Office for further details.
In-year admissions
Applications for admission to other year groups will normally be considered in relation to the published admission limit. If places are available within the year group, applications will be considered in accordance with the Admission Criteria. If places are available, the child will normally be admitted to the school.
To apply please contact the school via telephone or email and complete the application form.
2’s and Nursery places
Eligible children can join our 2’s provision at the beginning of the term after their 2nd birthday (you must have an eligible code in order for your child to start) Your child can also join our Nursery provision from their 3rd birthday. 30 hours provision for 2 and 3 year olds is available.
Come along to one of our EYFS open evenings or book a visit.
To apply please ring, email or visit us and put your child’s name on the list.
