North Ridge Community School is a special school catering for children with severe learning difficulties. Only Doncaster LA is able to decide who is eligible for a place in this school.  Neither the Headteacher, nor their representatives, are able to offer a school place.

Criteria 

To be considered for admission, combinations of the following indicators will be evident: 

• Normally age 3 to 19 
• Have an Educational Health and Care Plan or Statement of Special Educational Needs naming the school placement 
• Significant learning difficulties across at least two areas of development 
• Development such that parents are not confident that a mainstream school can respond effectively to meet needs 
• Requires a high level of support to structure their learning and/or development of social skills 

Admissions Procedures 

• Referrals for admission to North Ridge Community School will arise from a pupil’s Educational Health and Care Plan or Statement of Special Education Needs or Annual Review recommendations agreed by the Local Authority where North Ridge Community School is named. 
• Decisions regarding naming a school on a statement are a matter for the Local Authority.  
• Admissions will be co-ordinated by the SEN Manager. Parents will have been consulted throughout the process of naming North Ridge Community School on their child’s statement. They have the right to appeal to the SEN & Disability Tribunal (which is an independent body) if they disagree with the proposals made by the Local Authority. 
• Parents / carers will need to contact the Local Authority to find out about the procedures for admissions at North Ridge Community School as shown below.

Parent Presentations

Due to current capacity, we are no longer able to offer individual parent visits during the school day. Instead, we will be holding an event in the school hall where senior leaders will provide a presentation about the school, our values, and what families can expect from joining our community. This will also be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what we offer.

Due to demand for places, we only have space for 10 families per presentation.

Please call the school office to book your place.

2025-2026 academic year

Tuesday 21st April 2026: 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Tuesday 16th June 2026: 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Dates for the 2026–2027 academic year will be released in due course.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Further Information 

For more detailed information about admissions, please contact the DMBC Special Needs Department at: 

Learning and Opportunities Children and Young People
Doncaster Council
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU 

Telephone number: 01302 737209 / 737210 / 737211
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm
Fax number: 01302 737342
Email: sen@doncaster.gov.uk