11/09/2026
West Northamptonshire Council has opened the application for parents and carers of children living in West Northamptonshire to apply for a reception place at a primary or infant school, a Year 3 place in a junior school, or a Year 7 place in a secondary school, for the September 2027 intake.
Parents and carers can apply for a place in reception if their child will be four years old on or before 31 August 2027. The closing date for applications for places in reception (and Year 3 at junior school) is midnight on Friday 15 January 2027. The closing date for applications for Year 7 places is midnight on Saturday 31 October 2026.
All applications, whether submitted online or by post, must be received by the relevant closing date to be considered on time. Late applications will not be processed until after National Offer Days and will be considered in subsequent allocation rounds.
All on-time applicants will receive an offer of a school place on National Offer Days. Applicants will then be provided with information on the next stage of the process.
There is a separate application process for children who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. Details can be found on the SEND admissions page.
An independent admissions appeals process is available for families who wish to appeal against a decision not to offer a place at any school for which they have applied.
To find out more about applying for a school place in West Northamptonshire and to submit an application, visit the School Admissions pages on the website.
https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions-and-appeals
