Admission to Tuxford Academy

We’re delighted that you have shown an interest in Tuxford Academy, which offers an exceptional learning environment for secondary students. Our academy is popular and each year we receive high volumes of applications. We recommend that you visit the academy on one of our open evenings to discover more about life in the academy and our learning environment.

Advice on how to apply to Tuxford Academy can be found below. For post 16 entry, please visit our sixth form section of the website.

The application process

Nottinghamshire County Council continues to administer the admissions process for Tuxford Academy and entry is still based upon the admissions criteria.

Full information on how to apply can be found on Nottinghamshire County Council’s website.

Key application and offer dates

The key dates for students applying to join year 7 in September 2027 are as follows:

  • Tuxford Academy open evening 2026: Thursday 24 September 2026.
  • Secondary school application deadline: Saturday 31 October 2026
  • Exceptional late applications and changes to preferences: Monday 23 November 2026
  • National offer day for secondary school placements: Monday 1 March 2027

Further information about Nottinghamshire County Council’s admissions process.

Catchment area

Information about Tuxford Academy’s catchment area.

How to find out if your address falls into our catchment area.

Admissions arrangements

Admissions policy for September 2027 entry

Admissions policy for September 2027 entry – academy appendix

Admissions policy for September 2026 entry

Admissions policy for September 2026 entry – academy appendix

Admissions policy for September 2025 entry

Admissions policy for September 2025 entry – academy appendix

Contact us

If you have any queries please contact Miss Hethershaw on jhethershaw@tuxford-ac.org.uk