Apply for a primary school place
Make an application for a primary school place for your child
When to apply for a primary school place
In Northamptonshire, children are eligible to start school (in reception year) in the September following their 4th birthday
Deciding which primary schools to apply for
When applying for a primary school place for your child you must list your 4 school preferences in priority order
Key dates and deadlines for primary school admissions
How to prepare for the application process and what to expect at each stage
Primary school place offers
How to find out which school your child has been allocated and what happens next
Equal preferencing
Information about preferred school places
Summer-born children - delaying entry to Reception by a full year
Parents and carers of children born between 1 April and 31 August can choose to delay their child's entry to school for a year
Family Hubs
Family Hubs offer a safe, welcoming space for all families with children aged 0 to 19 years (or 25 years for a young person with a special educational need or disability).
Family Hubs bring services together, making it easier for families to get the help they need - giving babies the best start for life and continuing that support through adolescence.
Find out more about Family Hubs.