Admissions to Stockport Local Education Authority schools are based on priority areas. Stockport LEA decides which students will be given a place at the school, both at the normal point of entry and as mid-year transfers.
The Kingsway School does not decide which students will be given a place at the school. If you wish to discuss individual circumstances you may contact the school, but we are unable to process individual applications.
We admit students in Years 7-11, in the age range 11-16 and our admission limit is 270 students per year.
Most of our students come from Gatley, Cheadle and Heald Green. Some come from different parts of Stockport, South Manchester and Cheshire and further afield.
Admissions
For September 2025 entry into Year 7:
Stockport Local Authority’s application portal opened in mid August 2024 and the deadline for applications was 31 October 2024. Offer day is 3 March 2025. Appeals will then be heard during Summer term 2025.
Enquiries about admissions and appeals should be made to the Admissions Team at Stockport Town Hall on 0161 521 8871 or you can view more information on the Local Authority website.
Secondary School Admissions Information - Stockport Council
Apply for a School Place - Stockport Council
Admission Appeals Timings
How to appeal
All applicants refused a place have a right of appeal to an independent appeal panel constituted and operated in accordance with the School Admission Appeals Code. The independent panel will review your application and make a final, legally binding, decision on the matter. If you're unhappy with the school your child was offered and would like to appeal, you can do so using the online form on the Stockport LA website, here.
Acknowledgement of receipt of your appeal form
Once you've submitted your appeal form, you should receive an acknowledgement from Stockport LA within 5 working days. If you've not heard from them within this time, please call 0161 474 3216 to make sure they have received your appeal form.
Invitation to the appeal hearing
You'll receive at least 10 school days' notice of the date of your appeal. You'll also receive a copy of the Admission Authorities case outlining their reasons for refusal and any other information. You'll receive this before your appeal by email.
For appeals for Year 7 places for a September start that were received on time, appeals must be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals. The deadline is published each year on the Stockport website.
For appeals for Year 7 places for a September start that were received after the deadline, appeals should be heard within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging appeals where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. The deadline is published each year on the Stockport website.
For in-year appeals, the appeal must be heard within 30 school days of you submitting an appeal form.
Before the hearing
You'll receive the Local Authorities Statement of Case, also known as an appeal pack, around 7 days before your appeal hearing date. You'll receive this in a password-protected document in an email. It will outline the situation at the school and the reasons why you have been refused a place.
Please note: if you wish to submit more information to support your appeal then you may do so up to 2 days before the date of appeal.
Stockport LA will also contact you by phone within one or 2 days of your appeal hearing date to confirm that:
- you've received your appeal pack
- you'll be attending your appeal hearing
Appeal Decision
The decision of the appeals panel will be communicated to you in writing and sent within 7 calendar days of the conclusion of the appeal hearing for that school.
Withdrawing your appeal
If you want to withdraw your appeal, you'll need to inform us in writing. Email admission.appeals@stockport.gov.uk
Further Information:
Admission Appeals - Stockport Council
Admission Appeals
Changing schools during the school year
If you live in Stockport and wish to change school during the school year, all applications for Stockport school places must be made to Stockport Council's Admissions Support and Advice team.
If you're applying to transfer to a school in another local authority (including Manchester), you'll need to contact the local authority the school resides in to discuss their process for changing schools during the year.
Application open dates
Autumn term 2024
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2 September to 4 October 2024
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25 October to 6 December 2024
Spring term 2025
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02 January 2025 to 3 February 2025
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21 February to 28 March 2025
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25 April to 12 May 2025
Summer term 2025
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6 June to 20 June 2025, to start before the summer holidays
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19 June to 7 July 2025, to start secondary school in September 2025
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26 June to 14 July 2025, to start primary school in September 2025
Please visit this link for more information about changing schools during the school year.
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