At Wingate Primary school we are committed to meeting the needs of all children including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
The admissions process for applications to Reception in September 2026 is administered on behalf of the Trust by Durham County Council. Find the Durham County Council admissions portal here.
Full details of the admission arrangements can be found in the Primary and Secondary Admissions brochure produced by Durham County Council and further information can be found in the school Admissions Policy that can be found in the School Policies section of our website.
In Year admissions
Applications for an in-year admission must be made on an NCDAT In-Year Admission Form
The fully completed form must be returned to Strategic Data Manager, c/o New College Durham Academies Trust, Head Office, High Street, Stanley, Co Durham. DH9 0TW (email: admissions@ncdat.org.uk). Please be aware that photographs are not acceptable and will be returned as will partially completed forms.
Further advice and information regarding school admissions is available by emailing admissions@ncdat.org.uk or telephoning 01207 292180.
Admissions Consultation – Proposal to amend the oversubscription criteria for Wingate Primary School with effect from academic year 2027/28.
The Trust are proposing to amend the over-subscription criteria of Wingate Primary School to align to that of existing schools within the Trust. Children of staff employed at the academy will be inserted as an additional criterion with other criteria being unchanged except for the order of priority.
The consultation process will commence on 19th November 2025 and will continue until 7th January 2025.
Please can responses to the consultation be forwarded to Charna Kay, PA to the CEO, enquiries@ncdat.org.uk
