The Bramble Academy provides for the needs of children within the 3 to 11 age range. 

All children are entitled to a full-time place at Reception (Foundation 2) in the September following their fourth birthday. The Bramble Academy participates in the Local Authority co-ordinated scheme and all applications for the Academy should be made through the Nottinghamshire County Council Admissions Team.

Admissions Number

• 30 for pupils in Year R (Reception)

For admission to Reception, in the year preceding admission, parents should apply using the Nottinghamshire County Council’s Admissions process.

For admission to Reception in September, parents should complete their applications online with Nottinghamshire County Council. For admission in September 2026, forms should be returned by Thursday 15 January 2026. Any applications after this date will be dealt with as late applications.

You can apply online here: 

• Admissions

For enquiries about admissions, visit the Nottinghamshire Admissions Team or:

• Telephone: 0300 500 8080
• Post to: The School Admissions Team, Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 2TA 

For all In-Year Admissions in Reception Class and Years 1 to 6:

Parents/carers should apply by contacting The Bramble Academy directly by telephoning 01623 635928 for an application form or click on the link to complete the application form online for the 2025-26 school year. This will be received directly by the Academy office.

Nursery Admissions

Children can join our nursery in the term after they turn three. At any time before this, you can put your child’s name on our waiting list. To do this, please contact the Academy on 01623 635928. You will be contacted the term before your child starts with details about transition visits and their start at our nursery.

Please visit our Nursery page for further information.

If you require a place in our Nursery (Foundation 1), then please contact the main office to complete a Nursery Waiting List application form or use this form to apply for the 2025-26 academic Year - Nursery Waiting List Application.

We welcome visits to our Academy - please contact our main office to arrange an appropriate time.

Catchment Area

Appeals

If a parent’s/carer’s application for a place at the Academy is unsuccessful, they have the right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel.

Parents/carers should submit their appeal, in writing and giving their reasons for appeal, direct to the Academy.

Please be aware that the regulations under Section I of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 limit the size of an infant class (a class in which the majority of children will reach the age of 5, 6 or 7 during the school year) to 30 pupils per class teacher. Admissions over this limit are only permitted in very limited circumstances.

Admissions Policies

Our Admissions policies can be found below: