Admissions
Priory Lane Community School would be delighted to welcome you as a pupil at our school. We are a two form entry primary school with an admission limit of 60 pupils per year group. Admissions to our school are facilitated by North LIncolnshire Council Admissions Officers. However, if you would like to visit the school or make any informal enquiries you are very welcome to contact Mrs Brookes on 01724 844812 or by emailing inclusionlead.plcs@norhtlincs.gov.uk.
Our catchment area is in the south of Scunthorpe between Kingsway and Burringham Road and to the East of Ashy Road. It extends West toward John Leggott Sixth Form College.
Applying for a Reception Place.
Application Forms are available in October 2026 before your child is due to start school in Reception in September 2027. North Lincolnshire Council will send applications forms to all Nursery settings for parents to apply and has made arrangements for parents to apply for a school place online or by telephone on 01724 297000
At Priory Lane we understand what a big decision it is deciding on a primary school for your child. We are hosting open days to allow parents and children to come and visit our school and see what we offer.
Our Open days are on the following dates
Tuesday 22nd September 2026 10.00am – 11.00am
Thursday 24th September 2026 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Monday 28th September 2026 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Friday 1st October 2026 10.00am – 11.00am
Please contact Mrs Brookes on 01724 844812 if you would like to join one of our open days or arrange a visit.
Applying for a School Place in other year groups.
You may need to apply to move your child to our school (for example if you are moving house) during an academic year – this is known as a mid year transfer. Your application must be made directly to North Lincolnshire Council admissions online or via telephone on (01724) 297000
Please click on the link below for full details regarding North Lincolnshire Council’s consultations for admission arrangements…
Nursery Admissions
Children can be enrolled in our school based nursery at the start of the term after their 3rd birthday. Priory Lane Community School is responsible for admission into our school based nursery. We offer a fully flexible admission arrangement for 15 hour placements or 30 hour placements for parents who are eligible for 30 hours free childcare.
Our sessions are from 8.45am – 11.45 am or 12.15pm to 3.15pm. We offer 15 hours over a range of options
Monday to Friday AM sessions only 8.45am – 11.45am
Monday to Friday PM Sessions only 12.15pm 3.15pm
Full days Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning
Full days Thursday, Friday and Wednesday afternoon.
Parents may choose to pay for an additional half day to make 3 full days Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday. Charges for an additional half day are charged at a rate of £6 per hour and are a total of £18 per session. It is not possible to pay for partial sessions.
Full time nursery places.
Parents who are eligible for 30 hours child care can apply for a 30 hour nursery place with a 30 hour code.
The fastest way to get an 11-digit eligibility code is through the GOV.UK / Childcare Choices service:
- Visit the GOV.UK Free Childcare for Working Parents portal or Childcare Choices.
- Log in to (or create) a Government Gateway account.
- Complete the online application (takes around 15–20 minutes).
If you would like any further information about our nursery or would like to book a visit please contact Mrs Pearson on 01724 844812 or by emailing admin.priorylane@northlincs.gov.uk
Children who are enrolled for 30 hours will need to bring their own packed lunch and snacks to nursery each day. Nursery pupils eat together daily at 11.45am. Snacks are provided in morning and afternoon sessions.
Our nursery admission form can be accessed here. Please download a copy and email it to admin.priorylane@northlincs.gov.uk