Selside is a Church of England Primary School with Voluntary Controlled status. Nursery children are catered for in an Early Years Class known as the Adventures. We follow our Admissions Policy (attached below) when allocating places. All children seeking admission are treated equally regardless of special needs or disability. We would always look to support vulnerable children or families in need.

Our admission number as set at 16 children per year group, we welcome children from outside our catchment areas if places are available.

For further information please contact our school office on 015398 23649 or the Cumbria County Council schools admission department on 01228 221582 or follow the link below to the relevant County Council webpage.

Children normally transfer to Queen Katherine School or Kirkbie Kendal, both in the local town of Kendal at the age of 11. If you have any concerns or questions about secondary transfer, please come and discuss them with Miss Lowther (our Headteacher).

Parents of prospective pupils are encouraged to contact the school for further information and to make an appointment to visit.

We look forward to working with you in the future.

Our Admissions Policy here a Selside School…

Selside School 2023-2024 Admissions policy

Selside School 2024-2025 Admissions policy

Link to the Cumbria County Council School Admissions website…

https://cumbria.gov.uk/childrensservices/schoolsandlearning/lss/schooladmissions.asp