Admissions
Consultation on Admissions Policy 2027–28
Welland Park Academy is consulting on a proposed change to its Admissions Policy for the 2027–2028 academic year.
The proposal is to add Husband Bosworth Primary School to the list of designated feeder schools. If approved, this change will take effect for admissions from August 2027.
The consultation will run from 1st October 2025 to 12th November 2025 in accordance with the School Admissions Code.
How to Respond:
We welcome your views on this proposal. Please send your comments in writing by 12th November 2025 to:
Email: admissions@wellandparkacademy.com
Post: Admissions Consultation
Welland Park Academy
Welland Park Road
Market Harborough
LE16 9DR
Please include your name, address, and your relationship to the school (e.g., parent, staff, local resident, etc.).
Welland Park Academy has a well-established transition process for students joining our community from primary schools and in-year transfers. We recognise the importance of a successful transition in Year 7 as a pre-requisite for a sound start to Key stage 3. We understand that this can be a stressful time for some students and parents alike.
We appreciate that the choice of secondary school is a big decision. The following provision is available to help you decide if Welland Park is the most suitable choice for you and your child:
Open Evening in September - An opportunity to meet all of our staff and see our school with students available for tours and questions.
Parent information events and a dedicated induction team - A specialist team who specialise in Year 6-7 transition.
Summer School in August - A week-long opportunity for Year 6 students to attend school at Welland Park and get to know our campus and some of our staff.
Well established, specialist staff to oversee the students in their transition:
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Mrs Askham, Progress Leader for Key Stage 3 - askhame@wellandparkacademy.com
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Mrs Hardy, Student Support Manager for Key Stage 3 - hardyk@wellanparkacademy.com
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Mr Paul, SENDco - sendco@wellandparkacademy.com
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Mrs Dovey, Admissions Officer - admissions@wellandparkacademy.com
During the Autumn term of Year 6 you will receive the official transfer documents from the Local Authority, (LA,) inviting you to select your preferred secondary school. This needs to be submitted by the end of October.
Secondary places are confirmed by the LA in writing on March 1st.
Our well-established team work closely with our feeder primary schools and visit during the summer term so that the students become familiar with our staff and vice versa. Our new intake will spend 2 days with us for induction. On the evening of the second day, we invite all prospective students and parents into school. Parents have an opportunity to meet the Year 7 tutors, see the tutor base and ask any questions with regard to uniform, lunch provision and curriculum.
In the new academic year the first day is dedicated to our Year 7 students only – with the support of some older students who act as ‘buddies’. Later that same term parents are invited to meet the tutors to discuss initial progress.
All applications for a primary transfer place (Year 6 - 7 first time admission) at Welland Park Academy must be made via Allocations at Leicestershire County Council. To access the online application form, please click here.
All mid-term admissions, outside of this must be made directly to the school, please follow the links below to find out more.
We look forward to seeing you and your child in the near future.
