Admissions
Starting Primary School in 2027
THE PRIMARY APPLICATION PROCESS for September 2027 are now open.
All details can be found on the North Northamptonshire Council website.
When to apply for a primary school place | North Northamptonshire Council
Admissions arrangements for families with children wishing to join our Foundation Stage class for 2026-2027 are co-ordinated by North Northamptonshire Council.
This application round is for children whose date of birth falls on or between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023. If your child turns 4 between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027, you should apply for their reception place by 15 January 2027. After this deadline you will need to make a late application.
You must apply for a primary school place by 15th January 2027
The National Primary Offer date is 16 April 2027 (or the next working day)
| Child's date of birth between | Apply for | Applications open | Closing date for applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 | Reception place in primary or infant school | 10 September 2026 | 15 January 2027 |
Reception intake - primary and infant schools
In North Northamptonshire all children are offered a full year in reception.
Primary schools run from reception to year 6 and take new children into reception. Infant schools run from reception to year 2 and take new children in to reception.
If your child turns 4 between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027, you should apply for their reception place by 15 January 2027. After this deadline you will need to make a late application.
In Year Admissions
The Rutland Learning Trust is the admissions authority for Polebrook CE Primary School.
Prior to making a formal application, please contact your chosen school directly to establish if places are available, discuss requirements and arrange any visits.
Applications for school places in-year* should be made directly to The Rutland Learning Trust using the form below. Please send the completed form to the Admissions Officer
By Email:
Admissions@rltschools.com
By Post:
Admissions Officer
The Rutland Learning Trust
c/o Cottesmore Academy
Kendrew Barracks
Cottesmore
Rutland LE15 7BA
* in-year admissions refers to applications for places outside of the normal admissions round ie. for Year groups 1 to 6 and for Reception places for children not starting school for the first time.
Families may submit an application form even if there is no place available for their child at the time of application.
Parents will be advised of the outcome of their application within 15 school days.
If the application is refused, families have the right to appeal and the opportunity to place the child’s name on the school’s waiting list.
School Appeals
You have the right to appeal if your child has been refused a school place.
The Rutland Learning Trust employs RCS (Rutland)Ltd to administer any appeals for admissions to schools within our trust. Should you wish to make an appeal, please complete the Appeal Form at the bottom of this page and return it using the details at the end of the form.
Any queries to this process, please email office@rltschools.com.
Normal Round Appeals
If your child has been refused a place into our Foundation Stage class, you will be advised of your right to appeal. An appeal application must be submitted within 20 school days from the date of notification that your application was unsuccessful and the appeal must be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging the appeal.
In-Year Appeals
If you have applied for an in-year school place, and been refused, then you must lodge an appeal within 20 school days of being notified that your application was unsuccessful.
Your appeal will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
School Appeals Timetable for entry in September 2027
National closing date for on-time applications | 15th January 2027 |
National offer date for all Primary Schools | 16th April 2027 |
Closing date for on-time appeals | 23rd May 2027 |
On-time appeals will be heard | 16th June 2027– 2nd September 2027* |
Last date to submit any additional information in support of your appeal | The independent clerk to the appeals panel will notify you of this date |
Appeals will be heard no later than | 2nd September 2027 (40 days after closing date for on time appeals) |
Decisions will be communicated in writing from the clerk within five school days of the date of your appeal hearing | |
*You will receive notification of your hearing date during this time. If there's any changes the independent clerk will let you know before your hearing.
Waiting List
If a place has been refused at our school because the cohort is full, you may request to have your child's name put on our waiting list.
To do this, please contact the admissions co-ordinator
Update to admissions guidance in relation to parents from other countries applying for a school place.
Please visit the updated website below for information regarding this type of application is relevant to you and your child.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/schools-admissions-applications-from-overseas-children
Waiting List
If a place has been refused at our school because the cohort is full, you may request to have your child's name put on our waiting list.
To do this, please contact the admissions co-ordinator
