Admissions policy and PAN consultation 2025-26
The Constellation Trust as the Admission Authority for the academies in the Trust is consulting on their Admission Policy for 2025-2026.
This includes a proposal to reduce the published admissions number into Reception for Appleton Primary School from 50 to 30 from September 2025. Falling roles in the school in recent years have resulted in surplus places within the school and a reduction in the PAN to 30 will allow the school to maintain manageable class sizes and staffing levels.
Full details of the proposal are outlined in the consultation document below.
You are invited to respond to these proposals by completing the response form. The consultation will run from Monday 6th November until Thursday 21st December. After this date, the Trust Board of Directors will consider the evidence gathered to determine the final admissions arrangements for 2025/26.
Appleton PAN reduction response form
The Constellation Trust is publicising the consultation:
- To parents of children aged 2 or over in the local area
- To the Local Authority
- To neighbouring Local Authorities
- On the Constellation Trust website;
- On the school website via their own Admissions page
- To people in the relevant area who may have an interest in proposed admissions
- To admission authorities within the relevant area by e-mail;
- To local childcare providers and primary schools within the relevant area by e-mail;
- To members of the local community via advertising on the school site;
- Via the school social media pages
Admissions arrangements
As an academy, Appleton Primary School is now its own admissions authority with responsibility for setting its own admissions arrangements.
The Local Authority (Hull City Council) continues to be responsible for co-ordinating all admissions in the area and making offers of places.
Further details on how to apply for a school place can be found on the council’s website.
Further information can be downloaded below:
“Pupils enjoy learning through play, stories, and collaboration, with engaging activities that promote creativity, teamwork and curiosity.”
“Leaders have prioritised consistency in phonics teaching, ensuring that children receive the support they need to become fluent and confident readers.”
“Pupils are respectful about race, religion and disabilities, showing a strong understanding of equality, inclusion, and kindness.”
“Pupils contribute to the community through charity work and local visits, helping them grow into thoughtful, socially aware individuals.”
“Skilled adults support learning and develop vocabulary in early years, ensuring that even the youngest learners get a strong and confident start.”
“Leaders offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities, providing pupils with enriching experiences that enhance both learning and wellbeing.”
“Pupils feel safe and know teachers will help if they are worried, fostering a secure and supportive environment where children can thrive.”
“The expectation at Appleton is that ‘Every child is a reader,’ and this belief is embedded throughout the school’s approach to phonics and literacy.”
“There is a strong reading culture within the school, with staff and pupils alike showing a shared enthusiasm for books and language development.”
“Appleton Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are well supported and cared for across all areas of their education.”
