Admissions
Thank you for considering Great Oldbury Primary Academy for your child.
From 13th October - 28th November 2025, a consultation period is open for The GLA Trust 2027/2028 Admissions Policy. For updates to the existing policy, please see the document below, specifically page 11. All queries regarding these admission arrangements should be emailed to admin@glatrust.org.uk by 28th November 2025. Thank you.
We understand that choosing a school is a very important decision. Before doing so, we strongly recommend a visit to our school and a personal tour with Hayley Hall or a member of SLT. You will be warmly welcomed and will be able to see what happens on a day-to-day basis and find out how children learn through our exciting and engaging curriculum.
Great Oldbury Primary Academy has a set Published Admission Number. This is the number we are obliged to admit into each year group. This number is agreed with Gloucestershire County Council and is currently 45 pupils each year (315 pupils in total).
Although the Trustees have responsibility for deciding on admissions, the Local Authority will co-ordinate all admissions in its area and will communicate all admission decisions to parents.
The Gloucestershire School Admissions website provides thorough details about applying for a school place, ranging from general booklets and guidance, the appeals process and school transport when you don't live within walking distance of the school. It can be accessed by clicking here.
RECEPTION 2025
If you wish to apply for a Reception place for 2025, please visit the Gloucestershire County Council admissions page which will outline how you apply online.
School admissions | Gloucestershire County Council
APPLICATION FOR 'IN YEAR' ADMISSIONS
As an academy, in-year applications for places at our school must be made directly to school by completing the Gloucestershire in-year application form (available by clicking here) and sending it in to us. This application form must be countersigned by your child's current head teacher if attending a Gloucestershire school.
Please complete the form and return it via email to admin.GOPA@glatrust.org.uk
or post it to:
Great Oldbury Primary Academy
Veterans Way
Great Oldbury
GL10 3WH
More information about admissions can be found at School admissions | Gloucestershire County Council
GREAT OLDBURY PRIMARY ACADEMY ADMISSIONS POLICY
Click here for the 2024-2025 Admissions Policy
Click here for the 2025-2026 Admissions Policy
Summer Born Deferment Information