Reception entry applications
Wednesday 1 November 2023
Online applications Online Admissions Portal for First and Primary school admissions will be open on the 1st of November 2023. https://schadm.northumberland.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en (You need to register as a new user if you haven't used the Portal before. If you've forgotten your password, click on forgotten password link) - (for late applications see below). You must complete an application for a place in a Reception class even if your child attends the school nursery or pre-school setting. Please be aware there are two school in Ponteland with similar names and addresses. Ponteland Primary (Pele Trust) and Ponteland Community Primary (previously Ponteland Middle School). Make sure you are careful about which school you select. leaflet on how to apply and portal user guidance to help you with your application
Monday 15 January 2024
Closing date for all applications to be received by the Local Authority
Tuesday 16 April 2024
National Offer Day. E-mails sent to those parents who applied online and who requested to be informed by email. Parents who applied on a paper form will have a letter sent out to them today
Wednesday 1 May 2024
Deadline for parents to refuse the school place.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Any places that become available are allocated in criteria order (on time applicants)
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Tuesday 31 December 2024
No waiting lists held by the Local Authority after this date.
Frequently asked Questions All schools and academies in Northumberland must formally agree their admission arrangements for the 2024/25 academic year. Copies of which can be found here under related documents.
If you return your application after 15 January 2024 your application will be considered as late unless exceptional circumstances exist. You should be aware that this will reduce your chance of being allocated a place at your preferred school. Parents returning their application after 15 January 2024 must give a reason why their application was late. If the application is submitted before 14 February 2024, the Admission Authority will consider your reasons and - if they are exceptional - they will consider your application along with those received on time (please ensure you provide supplementary evidence). Applications which are not deemed to be exceptional will not be processed until after 16 April 2024.
If you are applying late, the portal will be closed and you will need to complete the form below: Link to online Schools Application Form
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