Reception Admissions

Children Starting School September 2026

If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 they will be due to start Reception year in September 2026.

It’s really important to apply by the relevant closing date or you may not be considered in the first round of applications. We can’t reserve a place for those who apply late, so you’ll be less likely to get your preferred school. You can name up to three preferences and they can be schools both within and outside North Somerset.

The application window for Reception 2026 opened on Friday 12 September 2025. You can apply online or on a paper application form. All applications are processed by North Somerset Council School Admissions. 

To apply online, go to: https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/schools-learning/school-admissions/apply-school-place/applying-school-place 

For a paper application, download the form below or contact the school office if you need assistance with obtaining an application form. Applications should be sent to North Somerset Council School Admissions Team, in person, by post or electronically. 

Email: admissions@n-somerset.gov.uk

or

Post: School Admissions Team, North Somerset Council, Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ

The deadline for the submission of applications to North Somerset School Admissions is 11:59pm Thursday 15 January 2026.

Further information can be found in the Starting Schools booklet, or you can contact School Admissions by emailing admissions@n-somerset.gov.uk  or by telephoning 01275 884 078. 

Further information can be found in the Parents' Guide to Starting School, or you can contact School Admissions by email admissions@n-somerset.gov.uk  or telephone 01275 884 078

It's really important to apply by the relevant closing date or you may not be considered in the first round of applications. If you miss the deadline, you can still apply. Late applications will be processed later in the year but may be less likely to get your preferred school.

Contact details 

North Somerset Council People and Communities

School Admissions Team Town Hall

Walliscote Grove Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 1UJ Tel No: 01275 884 078

Email: admissions@n-somerset.gov.uk Website: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/admissions