Lumbertubs Primary School
Admissions
Come and join our school
If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below. All admissions must go through the West Northamptonshire Council.
How to apply for a Reception Class place at Lumbertubs Primary School
Parents/carers requiring a Reception Class place should visit the WNC School Admissions website to make their application.. This form is used to express a preference for a minimum of 3 state-funded schools, in rank order.
All parents/carers who submit an on-time application (i.e. by midnight on 15 January) will receive an offer for a school place directly from their local authority on National Offer Day (16 April or the next working day).
Please note: attendance at Lumbertubs Nursery, does not guarantee admission at Lumbertubs Primary School. An application must be made for any transfer from nursery to primary school.
In-year Admissions
An in-year admission refers to an application for a school place made during the school year or an application for admission to a school made at the start of the school year for any year group other than the normal year of entry.
If it is not possible to offer a place at the school, parents/carers can ask for their child’s name to be added to the waiting lists (see below for more information).
Applications for in-year admissions should be made online to the local authority on WNC’s School Admissions website
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Key dates and deadlines for primary school admissions |
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Prepare and apply |
10 September 2025 onwards |
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Closing date for applications |
15 January 2026 |
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Offers of school place made |
16 April 2026 |
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Appeals need to be submitted |
No later than 5pm on 20 May 2026 |
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Parents' additional evidence must be submitted |
Within 10 school days of submitting their appeal |
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Hearings take place |
Within 40 school days from the closing date for lodging appeals |
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​Parents will receive written notification of appeal date |
At least 10 school days before the date of appeal |
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Appeal papers sent to parents, the panel and the school |
7 working days before the appeal hearing |
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Appeal hearing decision |
Decision letters will be sent at the earliest possible time and where possible, within 5 working days following decisions. In the case of multiple appeals or in busy times, it may take up to 10 working days for decision letters to be sent |
Lumbertubs Primary School Admission Arrangements
Admissions to our Nursery
We welcome enquiries from parents who are looking for a nursery place for their child from the age of 3 years. If you would like to find out more about our nursery and what we have to offer, please contact the school office, and we will be happy to answer any questions you have and arrange a visit.
Please click on the link below to see the Campfire Education Trust Admission Policy: