Applying for a school place

Drakelow Park Flying High Academy will officially open in September 2026. Derbyshire County Council has confirmed that the school will be open for admissions for F2/Reception classes only.

Admissions to the school are processed by the Local Authority (Derbyshire County Council) as part of the Derbyshire Coordinated Admissions Scheme https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school-places/primary-admissions/primary-infant-and-junior-school-admissions.aspx . You will find guidance about application dates and access to online application forms for primary school places on the link above. Applications can also be made via post or over the phone.   

Admissions for 2026/2027

For admissions in September 2026:

• The application round opens on 10th November 2025 and closes on 15th January 2026
• The offer date for the September 2026 intake is 16th April 2025 (National Offer Day)

Summer born children: Education outside the normal year group - Derbyshire County Council

Appeals 

If your child has been refused a place, and you would like to appeal against the decision, please see below further information on making an appeal.

  2026/27 application round

• If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2026 and you are told of the decision on 16th April 2026 (National Offer Day) you should submit your appeal by 17th May 2026.
• If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2026 or it relates to an in-year admission, you should submit your appeal within 20 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful. 

How to appeal

• Appeals are submitted through to the Flying High Partnership central team via appeals@flyinghightrust.co.uk – your appeal will be acknowledged and referred on to an independent appeals clerk who will manage the process and keep you informed of progress.
• If you wish to appeal, please complete the appeals form below.
• If you'd prefer a paper form and hard copy of these notes, please request this from the school office.
• You should make your appeal within 20 school days of receiving notification that the application was unsuccessful.
• Forms for decisions notified on 16th April 2026 must be returned by 17th May 2026 and forms for decisions notified after that date within 20 school days of receiving notification that the application was unsuccessful.
• For a full overview of the appeals timetable, please access the document below.