We are committed to meeting the needs of all children including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We would ask parents to discuss the identified needs with the school prior to starting so that appropriate intervention and support can be planned and implemented. Advice from the LA or other agencies may be requested to ensure any the school can meet any needs appropriately.
Full details of the admission arrangements can be found in the Primary and Secondary Admissions brochure produced by Durham County Council.
Visit the Durham County Council website for information regarding the school admission process and primary school admissions. To appeal against an admission decision visit: School admissions-appeals.
Nursery Admissions
We are a Private Setting and you can apply for a place by contacting St Anne’s CE Primary School directly. Parents/carers need to complete the necessary forms at the school office.
At St Anne’s CE Nursery School we follow Durham County Council’s Early Years Provision Policy which can be viewed or downloaded by clicking the link below.
All three and four-year-olds in England are currently entitled to free, part-time early learning, care and development. It lasts for up to two years, until the children reach statutory school age.
Parents Guide to Early Years Provision in County Durham can be downloaded below:
When does my child qualify for Entitlement?
Child Born Between |
Term of Eligible Entry |
| 1 April – 31 August | September intake |
| 1 September – 31 December | January intake |
| 1 January – 31 March | April intake |
Applying for a school place if your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan
Children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan follow a different admission and transfer process for a new school. Please continue to complete Durham County Council’s parental preference form, as part of the admission process to a new school. You continue to have a right to request a particular school and this will be considered alongside the information that we have about your child’s special educational needs. The information would have been provided as part of the Education, Health and Care assessment or following the review meeting.
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
