Welcome to the Admissions page. We are delighted that you are considering our school for your child’s education. Our admissions process is designed to be clear and straightforward, ensuring that all families have the information they need to make an informed decision. On this page, you will find details about the application process, key dates, and how to apply for a place at our school. If you have any questions or need assistance with the admissions process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Considering Joining Light Hall School?
Are you a parent thinking about sending your child to Light Hall School? Or perhaps you’re a student who will soon be joining us? If so, you’re in the right place!
This page provides a wealth of information to help you make an informed decision. Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section at the bottom addresses common queries from parents of new students about the transition from primary to secondary school. We also host information evenings for parents and induction days for students to ensure everyone is well-prepared for a smooth start.
Explore the informationon this page for all the details and support you need to make the transition to Light Hall School a positive experience for your child.
Arrangements
We welcome all applications. Parents are welcome to make an appointment to visit us during the school day, please contact our Admissions Officer to arrange a suitable date and time.
If you would like to apply online for a place in Year 7 starting in September 2025 you should apply to your home council by October 2024. After this date please contact your home council for advice on how to apply.
If you would like to apply for a place to start at any time other than the normal point of intake you can find a form on the Solihull Council website or phone them for a form (0121 704 6693).
Appeals
If you are not offered a place at Light Hall you have the right to appeal the decision. Appeals are heard by an independent panel. You can get an appeal form from the Solihull Council website.
Appeals must be submitted within 20 days of you receiving your outcome letter. Appeals received after the deadline will be heard within the schedule, if possible. However, if the form is received in late June the appeal may not be heard until after the school summer holidays. Appeals are not heard during the school holidays.
Your appeal will be heard 30 days after appeal letter is received or as soon as is reasonably practicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apart from being sturdy and large enough to carry school equipment, your child’s school bag can be of any colour or style.
Pen, pencil and ruler are the bare essentials. Students should aim to bring spare pens, a rubber and perhaps a calculator for Maths. They should bring those in a sensible pencil case and everything in a sensible spacious bag. Your child should bring a separate bag for PE.
There are boys and girls teams for all major sports. Information about trying out for the school teams will be provided to students near the beginning of term.
All the school’s major policies can be found on the Parent Information page.
No. Our school rules are that students are not allowed to bring mobile phones to school. This is primarily to protect your child from potential theft, particularly whilst travelling to and from school. If a student is seen with a phone in school, the phone will be confiscated and will be returned to parents when they come in to collect it.
Absolutely. We encourage students to walk and cycle to school for health and environmental reasons. We have some sturdy bike shelters to store bikes in. Please ensure that any bicycle left on site is securely locked up as you would whenever leaving a bike in a public place. Students should ride safely and wear the appropriate safety equipment, ie a helmet, at all times.
There are two buses that specifically service the school but they are not run by us. The route and running of them is organised by National Express. The phone number for the Yardley Wood Garage is; 0121 249 6499
There are individual tuition lessons for most instruments at Light Hall. A letter will be given to all students interested in continuing lessons at the beginning of the Autumn Term. Lessons are for 20 minutes at a time and follow a rotating timetable throughout the week so students do not miss large amounts of a specific lesson. There is a charge for lessons which is charged to families annually. However, there are free lessons for some minority instruments and students who are eligible for free school meals are also eligible for free music lessons.
Our comprehensive school uniform listing can be found on this page This includes uniform for PE.
There are many lockers in Light Hall School. Students have the opportunity to apply for a locker during Autumn Term. A payment is required. There are not enough lockers for every student so they are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. A letter will go out to inform parents of when the lockers are available. Students can keep equipment and PE kit in their lockers. Hopefully, students will not leave the same unwashed PE kit in their locker all year!
Most schools the size of Light Hall will split the students into bands. There is no difference between the bands except that L Band students will be timetabled separately to H Band students. The bands are not a form of setting or streaming.
In the first instance phone the Pastoral Manager for your child’s year group. No information/request is too trivial.
Further Information
For further information on Admissions contact:
Mrs P Ruddy pruddy@lighthall.co.uk