Admissions

• The 5 Dimension admission policy for our school is available here:  Admissions Policy
• The admissions for Merebrook Infant school are all coordinated by Milton Keynes council. The website for this is: 

https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/schools-and-lifelong-learning/school-admissions 

The council website will give you the opportunity to apply for a school place and details the admissions procedures we follow as a school. 

• If you would like to book a visit or talk further about our school, please contact our Office team on 01908 522876. 
• The defined area/catchment for our school is Furzton and the following roads on Emerson Valley: Alstonefield, Archford Croft, Banktop Place, Beresford Close, Burholme, Carwell Close, Coldeaton Lane (even numbers), Chipping Vale (numbers 2 6 and 1 9), Crosslow Bank, Edstone Place, Fadmoor Place, Gillamore Close, Gratton Court, Hawkshead Drive, Hodder Lane, Pickering Drive (numbers 14- 26 and 13- 35), Rusland Circus (between the junctions of Hodder Lane and Pickering Drive), Ryton Place, Staple Oak and Wolfscote Lane. 
• As we are an Infant school children start our school in Reception and stay for years 1 and 2. If you are looking for a school place for years 3, 4, 5 or 6 please see the website for Emerson Valley School. This is our partnership school and the closest Junior school to which most of our children go to. They are also part of the 5 Dimension Trust.
• Children are also admitted to other year groups throughout the year as long as there are places available. 

The Local Authority School Admissions Team co-ordinate all school admissions. They process all applications and will contact you to let you know if a place has been allocated.    

Admission Arrangements and Criteria

For the admission criteria in school year 2027 please see the documents below. 

Criteria_for_Mid_Year_Entry_2027_2028.pdf

Criteria_for_Year_R_Entry_2027.pdf

 Appeals

The 5 Dimension trust manage the appeal process for Merebrook Infant School. Parents have the right to an Independent Appeals Panel if their child is declined admission to the school.

Should you wish to appeal against the decision not to offer your child a place at Merebrook Infant School, please complete this form and ensure you have fully read the parent guide to appeals. 

Parent Guide for Appeals

Appeal Form

Timelines for appeals:  

• You have 20 school days to submit a written appeal following an unsuccessful application for Year 3 in the normal round of applications.  
• Hearing Window: For applications made on time, appeals must be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for submitting appeals.
• Notice of Hearing: Parents must be given at least 10 school days' notice of the appeal hearing.

Timelines for In-Year Admission Appeals:

• For appeals outside the normal admission round (moving schools during the year), panels must hear appeals within 30 school days of them being submitted.

Admission Appeals Timetable 2027/28

This timetable sets out the arrangements for admission appeals at Emerson Valley School for the 2027/28 academic year.

Key dates and deadlines

Late appeals

Any appeals submitted after 17 May 2027 will still be heard. Late appeals will be heard either:

• By 20 July 2027 (if the appeal is lodged more than 30 school days before this date), OR
• Within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged (if this would be later than 20 July 2027)

We will always use whichever deadline is later to ensure you have a fair hearing.

Admission Consultation

We are currently consulting on the admission arrangements for 2028 both for September entry and in year admissions due to a change in PAN. Please see the proposed document here: 

Proposed Admissions Criteria for Year R Entry and In Year Admissions 2028To comment on these proposals please use this form: 5DT Admissions Consultation.