Admissions
Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is the Admissions Authority for Reynolds Academy.
Reynolds Academy, as a non-selective and inclusive Academy, welcomes applications from all parents and carers for children regardless of their aptitude or ability. The Board of Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is the Admissions Authority with the Local Governing Body responsible for the administration of the admissions arrangements. The Board remains responsible for any admissions appeals.
Admissions Policies
New Intake Applications – Reception September 2027
Applications into Reception in September 2027 is coordinated by North East Lincolnshire Council. Applications for first entry to Reception need to be made to the child's home local authority. The Academy is unable to accept direct applications into this year group until the year group becomes on roll on 1 September 2027, which at this point becomes an in-year admission.
The link below will take you to the admissions pages of North East Lincolnshire Council.
Waiting List
Waiting lists are only held for reception until 31 December.
Timetable for offer dates and appeals for new intake students in September 2027.
Primary schools:
- National offer day - 16 April 2027
- Deadline - 17 May 2027
- Deadline for an appeal to be received - Noon 17 May 2027
Where the preference was refused on the National Offer Day of 16 April 2027, any submitted appeal by the closing date of 17 May 2027 will be heard first, by the Independent Appeals Panel when reasonably practicable.
Admission Appeal
If your application has been refused you have the right to appeal against this decision to an Independent Appeals Panel.
To obtain an appeal form please contact Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust, details can be found at the bottom of this page.
In Year Applications
The Governors welcome applications to all year groups.
An application form can be downloaded below:
You can request a paper version of the in-year application form by telephoning the Academy on 01472 691797, asking at Reception for an application form or by writing to:
Reynolds Academy
Machray Place
Cleethorpes
DN35 7LJ
Applications submitted via the local authority will be considered equally to those made directly.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in writing within 15 school days from the date the Academy received your application.
Applications will be accepted if there is space in the year group applied for. The Academy will follow the oversubscription criteria detailed in the Admissions Policy if there are more applications than there are places in a year group.
Please contact below if you wish to apply for a year outside their normal age group
If your application has been refused you have the right to appeal against this decision to an Independent Appeals Panel.
To obtain an appeal form please contact:
Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust
Gateway House
North Holme Road
Louth
Lincolnshire
LN11 0HG
Telephone: 01507 353450