Reception Class Admissions
Our Reception classes are part of our Early Years Unit, and share fantastic indoor and outdoor spaces with Nursery. Children can attend Reception in the September after their 4th birthday.
We have one intake each September of 90 full time places.
To apply for a Reception place in September 2026, parents in Oxfordshire need to apply through Oxfordshire County Council for a child born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022. Applications are made online from 4th November 2025, with the closing date being 15th January 2026. An important date to remember is 16th April 2026, when parents will be notified of their school place.
Key Dates for Reception 2026 Admissions:
- 4th November 2025: Online applications open for Reception places.
- 15th January 2026: Closing date for applications.
- 16th April 2026: National Allocation Day – parents are notified of their school place.
- September 2026: Children begin Reception.
What should I do if my child isn't allocated a Reception Place at St Edburg's?
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