Applying for a School Place Our current (September 2024) pupil admissions numbers (PAN) are 60 for Reception, 60 for Year 1 and 90 for Year 2. Henleaze Infant School has a well established induction program for children joining our school in Reception to enable us to tailor provision for children from their individual starting points. We recognise that some families may still choose to defer or delay entry for their child’s Reception year. If you are considering either of the above for your child, we request that you complete the form below, and the Headteacher will arrange an appointment. Admissions – Reception 2024 If you applied online for Reception 2024 you should have received an email from your home local authority with a link to log on to the Parent Portal.  Admission Arrangements for 2024/25 Please click on the links below to view the admissions arrangements and relevant admission forms. Bristol City Council Arrangements 24/25 Henleaze Infant School Admissions Arrangements 24/25 Henleaze Infant School Form to request a delayed reception start Please note that we cannot add you to the Reception 2024 waiting list directly. This must be done through your home local authority. Admission Arrangements 2025/26 In line with the School Admissions Code, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) has determined (agreed) the admission arrangements for the academic year 2025/26. These arrangements are for children who will be admitted to the school at the normal point of entry for September 2025. Please click on the links below to view the admission arrangements and relevant admission forms. Henleaze Infant School Admissions Arrangements 25/26 Henleaze Infant School Form to request a delayed reception start In-Year Admission for 2024/25 academic year only An in-year admission means admission to a current year group for a child who is already attending school but wishes to change schools due to relocation or a change in circumstances. The school now process its own in-year applications. If you would like to make an in-year application please click on the link and complete the on-line form here We advise you to read the admission arrangements 2024/25 before completing an application. Please contact the school office for all enquiries – 0117 3772442 Please note in-year applications are processed during term time only.

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Attendance

It is very important that children attend school regularly and on time. Children who are frequently absent from school or who are regularly late do not make the progress they should. Please don’t keep children away unless they are too unwell to attend school.

Parents /Carers should inform the school office of the reasons for absence by telephone, email, or in person by 9:00 on the first day that their child is absent. The school office will investigate any unexplained absences by contacting Parents/Carers by phone or by text on the first day of absence. By law, children have to attend school every day unless they are unwell. The Headteacher has the authority to allow a child to be absent from school only in exceptional circumstances. Please see our Attendance Policy for more information. We know it can sometimes be difficult to decide whether your child needs to stay at home if they  are feeling unwell.  The NHS has produced guidance to help parents and carers make the right decision: Is my child too ill for school? We expect children to attend school every day that they are well enough to do so and for parents to support a successful start to each day by being punctual. To support this, we publish out term dates and any INSET days well in advance. This year’s dates are below:

PUPIL TERM TIME LEAVE of ABSENCE REQUEST

You have to get permission from the Attendance Lead if you need to take your child out of school during term time.  

• You must make the application to the Attendance Lead before you go on the leave of absence (ideally at least 2 weeks in advance), it cannot be completed when you have returned.
• You must be the parent/guardian who the child normally lives with.
• The Attendance Lead will consider with the Headteacher whether there are exceptional circumstances in relation to the application. 
• If the leave of absence is granted, it is up to the Attendance Lead and Headteacher how many days will be authorised.
• To request permission please complete the form linked here and return to the school office either by hand or via email to henleaze.i@bristol-schools.uk with the subject line ‘absence request’. (printed copies of the form are available from the school office on request.)

Unauthorised absences may result in the school recommending the local authority issue a Penalty Notice fine. For information on this please click here.