Admissions to Wilsthorpe School into year 7, up until the academic year starts, are managed by Derbyshire County Council. To apply for a place at Wilsthorpe or for more information on Derbyshire County Council’s school admissions procedures
Derbyshire County Council administers the admissions for children in the normal admissions round (aged 11) and the school will accept applications for all students without reference to ability or aptitude. For 2025/2026, the school’s Published Admissions Number is 210. The Pupil Admissions Number is the maximum number of places that the school offers before its over-subscription criteria is used.
All pupils who have an Education Health Care Plan which names the school will follow the SEND Consultation process. For all other pupils, where applications for admissions exceed the number of places available, the criteria within the admissions policy will be followed.
The deadline for an on-time application for entry into year 7 in September 2025 is 31st October 2024.
When an application for a place at this school is unsuccessful, families are able to appeal the decision by completing this Admissions Appeals Form, click here.
Secondary application and appeals timetable
| National Closing date for on-time applications | 31st October 2024 |
| National Offer date for all Secondary Schools | 3rd March 2025 |
| Closing Date for on-time appeals | 31st March 2025 |
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On-time appeals will be heard by
Late appeals will be heard at the same time as online appeals wherever possible or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. |
18th June 2025
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| Last Date to submit any additional information in support of your appeal | The independent Clerk will notify you of this date, which is usually 5 days before the date of your appeal hearing |
| Decisions will be communicated in writing from the independent clerk, within 5 working days of the date of your appeal |
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