--- title: "School Admissions" url: "https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/school-admissions" school: "Gatley Primary School" --- # School Admissions ### School Admissions [![](https://files.schudio.com/gatley-primary-school/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/school-admissions/26062024_GatleyPrimary_MarketingPhotos-144.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/gatley-primary-school/images/gallery/school-admissions/26062024_GatleyPrimary_MarketingPhotos-144.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/gatley-primary-school/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/school-admissions/26062024_GatleyPrimary_MarketingPhotos-181.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/gatley-primary-school/images/gallery/school-admissions/26062024_GatleyPrimary_MarketingPhotos-181.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/gatley-primary-school/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/school-admissions/26062024_GatleyPrimary_MarketingPhotos-150.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/gatley-primary-school/images/gallery/school-admissions/26062024_GatleyPrimary_MarketingPhotos-150.jpg) The governors at Gatley Primary School are the admissions authority and make strategic decisions regarding admissions, which includes annual reviews of the Published Admission Number (PAN). Stockport Local Authority manage the operational process of our admissions for both nursery and reception. Please refer to the Local Authority admission arrangements at **** ### Admission to Nursery Please view the Nursery admissions booklet (Free Early Education and Childcare for 2, 3, and 4 year olds) on Stockport Local Authority website (****). This booklet outlines the settings available in the Cheadle / Gatley area, the arrangements for applying for a nursery place and the priority criteria for admissions is outlined. Our published admissions number for Nursery is 40 (part-time). You will need to apply separately for a primary school place, even if your child attends our Nursery. Admission to a nursery class does not give any priority for a place in our reception classes at Gatley Primary School. ### Admission to Reception Gatley Primary School follows the Local Authority admission arrangements for primary schools, which is published in the annual booklet from the Children and Young Peoples Directorate. Applying for ‘Primary School Booklet’ is available on line at (**[www.stockport.gov.uk](http://www.stockport.gov.uk)**). A copy of the admissions policy is also available on this link. The booklet gives further details on the admission criteria for community schools. An application form should be completed on line. A telephone helpline is available on **0161 217 6022**. Our school published admission number (PAN) is 90 for reception. ### Admissions to Secondary School **** ### Admissions Secondary School Applications for 2026 762 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/gatley-primary-school/files/documents/Applying_for_secondary_school_for_2026_to_2027_(1).pdf) Admissions Policy 804 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/gatley-primary-school/files/documents/GPS_Admissions_Policy_September_2027-28(1).pdf) ### Parents - [Welcome to Gatley Primary School](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/prospective-parents) - [Parent Information](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/parent-information) - [School Admissions](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/school-admissions) - [School Uniform](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/school-uniform) - [Extended Learning Policy](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/home-learning-policy) - [Extended Day Provision](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/breakfast-and-after-school-club) - [Taylor Shaw School Dinners](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/taylor-shaw-school-dinners) - [Internet Safety](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/internet-safety) - [PTA](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/pta) - [School Calendar](https://gatleyprimary.com/calendar) - [School Term Dates](https://gatleyprimary.com/termdates) - [30 Hours Free Childcare](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/30-hours-free-childcare) - [School Tour Dates](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/school-tour-dates) - [Leading Parent Partnership Award](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/leading-parent-partnership-award) - [Parent Engagement](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/parent-workshops) - [Personal Development](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/personal-development) - [Supporting Families with Mental Health and Well-being](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/supporting-families-with-mental-health-and-well-being) - [Pupil Parliament](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/pupil-parliament) - [School Partners](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/school-partners) - [Parent Survey Results](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/parent-survey-results) - [Estates Development](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/estates-development) - [Attendance ](https://gatleyprimary.com/parents/attendance) ![Gatley Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/gatley-primary-school/images/logo/Gatley-white-circle-logo-2(3).png) #### Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road Gatley Cheadle Cheshire SK8 4NB 0161 428 6180 #### Useful Links - [School Calendar](https://gatleyprimary.com/calendar) - [Term Dates](https://gatleyprimary.com/termdates) - [Contact Us](https://gatleyprimary.com/contact) [![](https://gatleyprimary.com/images/elt-footer-logo.png)](https://educationlearningtrust.com/) Company Number: 09142319 (England & Wales) Registered Address: Hawthorn Road, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4NB © Copyright 2018–2026 Gatley Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://gatleyprimary.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)