Admissions
Admissions Policy
We are proud to serve the families from these link primary schools: Bunny, Candleby Lane, Cotgrave CofE, Crossdale, Keyworth, Tollerton, Kinoulton, Willoughby and Willow Brook. Students also attend from many other Primary Schools including Ruddington St Peters and Wymeswold.
We are also lucky to work with families outside of these areas - this currently includes students from West Bridgford, Bingham and Leicestershire. We'd love to hear from you if you are interested in joining our great school - the details below will explain to you how you can get in touch with us.
PLEASE NOTE: our Admissions Policy for a specific year, Admissions Application Form and the Admissions Appeal Form can be downloaded from the Policies And Documents section of our website.
Maps of the current and future catchment areas for The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate link below:
Do you want your child to join Year 7 in September 2026?
For all enquiries, please contact Sheena Walker on 0115 9373506 ext. 127 or SWalker@southwolds.uk
Do you want your child to join the current Years 7 to 11?
For all in-year transfers and applications during school holidays, please contact Lauren Foottit (lfoottit@southwolds.uk)
Do you want to apply for a place in our Sixth Form?
If you are considering applying to our superb Sixth Form for September 2026 then you will need to apply directly to us.
What do parents say?
95% agree that their child is happy, 99% that their child is safe and 96% say their child is well looked after. 93% agree that their child makes good progress.
"In all our interactions with the school, we have been really impressed with the kind nature and professionalism of your team, who have done an amazing job of supporting our son to become the independent, self-motivated young man he is."
"My three children have had a fantastic education at South Wolds, why on earth would anyone want any more?"
"The main choice for a lot of folk around here is between our school and private and that was an easy decision for my two sons who are already at the school (and love it and are both doing brilliantly) and I have no question that my daughter will join them in a couple of years. The staff all realise the responsibility they have and the passion and energy that I see in the school is first rate and I see this in my kids and their friends at the school."