As part of the application process for Reception entry to infant and primary school, parents and carers of children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 need to apply for a school place.
Parents and carers can apply from 4 November 2025 to 15 January 2026 for a Reception place at primary or infant school for entry to school in the 2026/27 academic year.
If parents or carers have any questions, they should be directed to the primary application web page which has all the information they need plus a link to the online application form.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissions
The School Admissions Team can be contacted direct on 01865 519800 Option 2 or at admissions.schools@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Applications can be submitted from 4 November 2025 and the deadline for receipt of completed school applications for Reception is 15 January 2026.