A short welcome from Headteacher, Mr Tim Brogan
At St Alban’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, we believe that our focus on the wellbeing and welfare of the whole child and their family, alongside our curriculum, will allow them to grow as unique, independent and confident individuals and enable them to make a valuable contribution to their community.
We aim to help children develop in their journey of learning knowledge, acquiring skills and growing faith in a positive, diverse and inclusive learning environment, and exceptional curriculum. We place particular emphasis on four key drivers within our curriculum, including: Possibilities, Environment, Diversity and Communication.
St Alban’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is a loving, caring and welcoming community, where staff, parents, pupils and our connections with the parish of St Alban’s creates an environment where children develop their many talents, their academic ability and their social skills.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our academy soon.
The Admissions Authority for Our School
The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust is the admission authority for all the schools within the Trust and is responsible for determining the admissions policy. On behalf of the Trust the admissions process is coordinated by the relevant Local Authority.
All decisions relating to admission applications will be taken by the Governing Body of the Academy applied for.
The schools within the Trust are principally provided to serve the Catholic communities of Derbyshire and the surrounding counties. The Governors also welcome applications from all parents and carers, regardless of faith or background, who would like their children to be educated in a Christian environment.
Overview of the Diocese of Nottingham
St Alban’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is under the Trusteeship of the Diocese of Nottingham and belong to the Nottingham Diocesan family of schools. They are founded by and are part of the Catholic Church and seek at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ. Religious Education and worship are in accordance with the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church. This does not affect the right of parents or carers who are not of the faith of these schools to apply for and to be considered for places. We ask all parents or carers applying for a place to respect this ethos and its importance to the school community.
In-Year Admissions
In Year Admissions
An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the admission round and the child will be admitted where there are available places. An application should be made to Derby City Council.
Parents are advised to read the admission arrangements carefully before making their application.
If there are no places available, the child will be added to the waiting list. Please see the admission arrangements for more details.
You will be advised of the outcome of your application in writing as soon as possible. Applicants must be informed of the outcome of their application within 15 school days of receipt, but the aim is to notify applicants of the outcome of their application within 10 school days of receipt.
You have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel if your application is unsuccessful.
If you have any questions in relation to in-year admissions please contact Mrs J Cartlidge: enquiries@dsa.srscmat.co.uk
Please see our In Year Admissions Statement for full details
Admission Documents 2024-2025
SRSCMAT Admissions Policy (Primary 2024 to 2025)
SRSCMAT Supplementary Information Form (2024 to 2025)
If you are applying for a place on faith grounds, you will also need to complete a Supplementary Information Form (see above) and return it to Mrs J Cartlidge with a copy of the evidence of faith.
Email enquiries@dsa.srscmat.co.uk or post it to the school – see Contact Us for the school address.
Admissions for Reception in 2025-2026
Admissions for future years
Nursery Application Form
