Admissions

Admission information for New Reception intakes

Most children start reception full-time in September after their fourth birthday. 

Monday 1 September 2025 - Apply from this date

School places are not allocated on a first come, first served basis. All applications received up to the closing date are given equal priority, but if you miss the deadline, a late application may reduce your chance of getting your preference of school. You apply through your local council even if you’re applying for schools in another council area, please click on the link below and enter your postcode to be directed to the correct page.

Apply for a primary school place - GOV.UK 

Thursday 15 January 2026 - National closing date for primary applications (statutory).

During this period all applications are processed and all preferences are considered against the published admissions policy. Where there are more applications than places available, decisions are made as to which children should be offered the available places. We will liaise and exchange information with all other admission authorities including neighbouring local authorities. The allocation and offer of a primary school place is finalised.

Thursday 16 April 2026 - Offers issued to parents