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 sixth form 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.

For full information on how to apply, click here.

Key dates

The application process for year 7 opens in August each year, closing in October, with offers made to families in the following March. Any exceptional late applications and changes to preference must be received by the local authority by December.

For the full information on key dates for applications, please click here.

Open days at Tuxford Academy are held in September each year for prospective students and parents. Dates and times will be advertised on our website and on our social media channels.

Catchment area

You can see our catchment area here.

You can also check if your address falls into our catchment area here.

Admissions arrangements

Admissions policy for September 2025 entry

Admissions policy for September 2025 entry – academy appendix

Admissions policy for September 2024 entry

Admissions policy for September 2024 entry – academy appendix

Contact us

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