Admissions

We warmly welcome applications from families of all faiths and backgrounds who support our Catholic ethos.
At St Malachy's Catholic Primary Academy, we are proud to serve our local community and offer a nurturing, inclusive environment for all children.

We encourage parents and carers interested in a place for their child to come and visit us—we’d be delighted to show you what makes our school so special.

To arrange a visit, please contact our Admin Team on 01422 244628.

Use the drop-down tabs below to explore our admissions procedures.
Scroll to the bottom tab for our Admission Criteria.

Nursery Admissions

We warmly welcome enquiries about registering your child for a Nursery place at St Malachy's Catholic Primary Academy.

There are three intakes each year:

• September
• January
• April (Easter)

Children can start nursery in the term following their third birthday. All children are entitled to 15 funded hours per week, and some families may be eligible for additional funded hours.

To find out more, please contact Mrs Adams or Miss Mannion in our school office on 01422 244628—they’ll be happy to help.

Additional Hours

Extra nursery sessions can be arranged with school at a cost of £15 per 3-hour session.

How to Apply

To apply for a nursery place, please visit the Calderdale Council Admissions Site: Click Here

You can also download our Nursery Admission Form: Click Here

Reception Admissions - September 2026 Start

We warmly welcome applications from families of all faiths and backgrounds who support our Catholic ethos.

Key Dates

• Applications open: 18th November 2025
• Deadline to apply: 15th January 2026
• Offer day: 16th April 2026

If you miss the deadline, you must submit a Late Application as soon as possible using the links below.

Eligibility

Your child will be eligible for a Reception place from September 2026 if they were born between:
1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022

Please note: Children attending our Nursery do not automatically receive a Reception place—a separate application must be made.

How to Apply

To apply for a Reception place at St Malachy's, please visit the Calderdale Council Admissions Site: Click Here.

Application Process

Applications are made online via the Calderdale Council Admissions Site. Click Here.
Calderdale Council will notify us of all children who have expressed a preference for attending our school.

If we are oversubscribed, places are allocated in line with our Admissions Policy Click Here,

Catholic Applicants

Catholic families must also complete a Supplementary Information Form and return it to the school office. This is in addition to the online application through Calderdale Council.

Reallocations

If you are not happy with the school place offered, you can request for your child to be added to the reallocation list. More information is available on the Calderdale Council website Click Here

Free School Meals

If you believe your child is eligible for Free School Meals, please complete the Application for Free Meal Provision form. This allows the school to check eligibility. Applications can be made via the Calderdale Council website Click Here

Need Help?

If you need advice or support with your application, please contact our school office on 01422 244628—we’re happy to help.

In-Year Admissions

Admissions Documents

St Malachy's Admissions Policy 2025-2026

St Malachy's Admissions Policy 2026-2027

Supplementary Form for Admission 2026-2027

Supplementary Information Form For Admission to A Catholic School

Supplementary Information Form For Admission to A Catholic School 2025/26

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