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Newsletter 18-09-2026

Please see below our latest school newsletter including important information and updates from our school community. Thank you, as always, for your continued support in making Elvington Church of England Primary School a place where our children can thrive, feel supported, and enjoy their learning.

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Starting Year 7 in September 2027?

Families of children in Year 6 – it is now time to start applying for a secondary school place. You can make your application for a secondary school place from 12th September in the year when your child is in Year 6. The national application deadline is 31st October.

Children transfer to secondary school at the beginning of Year 7, and applications must be made in September/October of Year 6. There are a range of activities held each autumn for prospective parents/carers to gain additional information for individual schools.

Key Dates for the 'Secondary Round' Admissions Process
September-October 2026 – Secondary School Engagement Opportunities
12th September 2026 – Applications open
31st October 2026 – Deadline for applications
1st March 2027 (or the next working day) – National Offer Day
12th April 2027 – Appeal forms to be returned
April – June 2027 – Admission appeals heard

Secondary School Open Evenings

Prospective pupils can attend school engagement activities in September and October each year. Open Evenings are usually held each autumn for prospective pupils, parents and carers to attend and view schools. Each school holds their event on a different evening and below are the dates that we have been notified of; we advise that you check school websites for confirmation of the Open Evening arrangements.

School open evening dates 2026:

  • All Saints Roman Catholic School – Tuesday 6th October 2026
  • Archbishop Holgate’s Church of England School – Wednesday 14th October 2026
  • Fulford School – Tuesday 29th September 2026
  • Huntington School – Wednesday 30th September 2026
  • Joseph Rowntree School – Tuesday 13th October 2026
  • Manor Church of England Academy – Thursday 15th October 2026
  • Millthorpe School – Thursday 1st October 2026
  • Vale of York Academy – Thursday 8th October 2026
  • York High School – Wednesday 7th October 2026

Click to download from the CYC website

Guide for Parents/School Catchment Areas

Please read the Guide for Parents before applying for a school place, it contains key information on school admissions for parents/carers, and a new guide is issued each year in September.  You can also find the Guide to School Catchment Areas online.

Applications can be made until 31st October. Late applications can be made after 31st October, though these may be looked at after other applications.

Applicants will be advised of their allocated school from National Offer Day in March.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR A SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACE

Supplementary Information Forms

If you are applying for schools outside of the City of York area or faith schools such as your local Church of England or Roman Catholic Primary or Secondary school, you may also need to provide additional information such as proof of baptism, or fill in a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) which can be found on the CYC website; if the Supplementary Information Form is not listed there please contact the school directly.

You should check with the school directly if a SIF is required, but you must always apply to your home Local Authority.

Do you live outside the City of York area?

When applying to start secondary school, your application must be made to the local authority in which you live, that you currently pay your council tax to, even if your school of preference is not in that area.

  • If you are a North Yorkshire resident, you can find out about how to apply for a school place here.
  • For information about school admissions via the East Riding of Yorkshire council, please see here.

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Clubs for Autumn 1 2026

You can read more about the enrichment opportunities availble to our pupils on the Extra Curricular Clubs page of our website.

  • Our school run clubs will run from the week commencing Monday 14th September until the week ending Friday 16th October.
  • Booking for clubs via Parent Booking will open in the first week of the new school year in September.
  • Please note that Rugby, Music Club & Wednesday Dance club are chargeable.
  • We look forward to another half term full of fun, learning and teamwork!
Day Club Lead Activity Time Booking
Monday LUNCH TIME  Mrs. Ingle  Times Table Club – Year 1 upwards (max 20 spaces)  12:00 pm – 13:00 pm  Please book via Parent Booking,
https://parents-booking.co.uk/login.jsp
Tuesday Mrs. Kite Football (KS2, Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6) 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Please book via Parent Booking,  
https://parents-booking.co.uk/login.jsp
Tuesday York Music Hub Music Club for Beginners – Years 1-6 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Elvington Music Club
Wednesday York City Knights Tag Rugby (KS2, Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6) 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Please book via this link;
https://yorkrlfc.clubforce.com/products/membership?id=50aa7aeb-d25a-4af6-8ba4-1f5fc3e02c5b
Wednesday Haley Patrick – Evolution Dance Dance Club – All welcome 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Please contact Hayley directly:
admin@evolutiondance.net

 

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Newsletter 11-09-2026

Welcome back to a new school year!

We hope you have all had a lovely summer and that the children have enjoyed their first few days back at school. It has been wonderful to see everyone return with smiling faces, ready for another year of learning, growing and having fun together.

Please find attached our first newsletter of the academic year, which includes some important information, reminders and updates. We are looking forward to a happy and successful year ahead and thank you, as always, for your continued support.

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Newsletter 17-07-2026

Welcome to this week’s newsletter, which includes important updates and celebrates key achievements from across our school community. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support throughout the year.

We hope you and your family have a wonderful, relaxing, and safe summer holiday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for the new academic year, refreshed and ready for another exciting year of learning.

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Newsletter 10-07-2026

Welcome to this week’s newsletter, which includes important updates and celebrates key achievements from across our school community. Please click here for a letter from Mr. Buttery outlining the leadership arrangements that will be in place from September 2026.

Please may we remind all parents/carers to contact the school office if their child would like a school packed lunch on the day of the school trip to Bridlington beach, otherwise we will presume that they will bring their own lunch.

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PTA – thank you to Kara and Mary

Look at what our amazing PTA have fundraised and bought for our school this year! Thanks to your incredible support. our children have benefitted from so many wonderful opportunities and resources throughout the year. Here's what the PTA have made possible: props for the Nativity, rugby inflatable, Year 5 & 6 swimming, resources to update our school book areas, Monk Park Farm trip (class 1 & 2), Merchant Workshop (Class 3), Crucial Crew trip (Class 4), end of year whole school beach trip & ice creams, bark for our outdoor whole school play area, new starters bags for new EYFS, grow your own butterfly kits. A HUGE thank you to all our parents, carers and families for attending and supporting our PTA events. Your generosity, time and support make a massive difference and help create amazing memories and opportunities for all our children. Together, we make our school an even more wonderful place to learn and grow! Thank you!We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to both Kara and Mary for the pivotal role they have played within the PTA. Their enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to raising funds for enriching educational experiences and enjoyable activities for the children of Elvington have been truly exceptional.

So many opportunities and experiences simply would not have been possible without their tireless support. We are sure you will join the staff team in expressing our sincere gratitude as they come to the end of their time with the PTA. Their contribution to our school community has been invaluable; they leave with our very best wishes and thanks.

If you have never considered joining the PTA, we would encourage you to come along to their first meeting of the new academic year. Whether you can offer your time regularly or just occasionally, every contribution makes a real difference. The PTA plays a vital role in enhancing the experiences we are able to offer our children, and new members are always warmly welcomed.

🌟 EYFS Places Available at Elvington Church of England Primary School! 🌟

We are delighted to welcome applications for our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Our youngest learners thrive in a nurturing, engaging environment where curiosity, creativity and confidence grow every day. 🌿📚

✅ Outstanding Early Years Results

From outdoor exploration to shared stories, our children benefit from a rich, hands-on curriculum that builds strong foundations for lifelong learning.

📩 Get in touch to find out more or arrange a visit—we’d love to show you around!