https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/schoolplaces/Recent content in schoolplaces on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 22 Jun 2026 04:20:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tamworth-school-admissions-row-12-children-denied-reception-places-at-dunstall-park-primary/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:20:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tamworth-school-admissions-row-12-children-denied-reception-places-at-dunstall-park-primary/Parents in Tamworth are expressing frustration after twelve children were reportedly denied places in the reception class at Dunstall Park Primary School, despite having attended its nursery. The issue has sparked concerns about the admissions process and the continuity of education for these young students. Families had hoped for a smooth transition from nursery to reception, but the unexpected refusals have left them searching for alternative options. School officials have yet to provide a detailed explanation for the decision, prompting calls for greater transparency and fairness in how admissions are managed at the school.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tamworth-school-reception-place-dispute-divides-local-community/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tamworth-school-reception-place-dispute-divides-local-community/A community in Tamworth, Staffordshire, has been deeply divided after 12 children attending the nursery at Dunstall Park Primary School were refused entry to its reception class, prompting anger and frustration among parents. The families affected say they were excluded from discussions regarding the allocation process and have faced hostility after advocating for their children’s education rights. Parents have raised serious concerns with the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, which oversees the school, calling for an independent review into how reception places were awarded.