Admissions to Allestree Woodlands School into Year 7, up until the academic year starts, are managed by Derby City Council. To apply for a place at Allestree Woodlands or for more information on Derby City Council’s school admissions procedures, please click the button below.
Derby City 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 2026 – 2027, the school’s Published Admissions Number is 240. The Pupil Admissions Number is the maximum number of places that the school offers before its over-subscription criteria is used.
All students who have an Education Health Care Plan which names the school will follow the SEND Consultation process. For all other students, where applications for admissions exceed the number of places available, the criteria within the admissions policy will be followed.
| Opening date for Applications. | 8th September 2025 |
| National closing date for on-time applications. | 31st October 2025 |
| National offer date for all secondary schools. | 2nd March 2026 |
Our admissions policies are located on our policies and documents page.
