Application for Year 7 Place
Primary schools will issue the relevant Admissions paperwork during the autumn term of the year preceding their Year 7 entry.
All allocated students who have a statement of special educational needs will have the name of the school as an appropriate provision.
Places are allocated in accordance to parental preference. If a first choice school is over-subscribed, then the pupil will be allocated their 2nd choice.
The application portal for parents to start making their applications opened on 10th September 2025. Please note there are two application portals in Northamptonshire (West Northants & North Northants) and parents must apply through the Local Authority in which the child resides.
Deadline for applications is 31st October 2025.
Places will be confirmed on national offer day, 2nd March 2026.
Application for a School Place – Students moving into the area
Parents can apply for a school place through School Admissions at Northamptonshire County Council. In order to process an application, a confirmed address and moving date is required.
DEADLINE FOR LODGING ON-TIME APPEALS - No later than 5pm on 27th March 2026
DEADLINE FOR PARENTS' EVIDENCE - Within 10 school days of submitting their appeal by email to: . See website for postal details: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions/appeal-school-place
PROPOSED DATE OF APPEAL - Every effort will be made to convene on time appeals within 40 school days from the closing date for lodging appeals, however, there may be delays due to limitations of video conferencing facilities. Appeals will be scheduled at the earliest possible date.
For further details please contact the Admissions Team:
Website: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions
Telephone: 0300 126 1000
In-Year Applications
To apply to change your child’s school during the school year, please complete the ‘In-Year Application Form’ which is available from:
https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/move-school-during-school-year-year
Please refer to our admissions policies below:
