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Offer day for applications for a reception class place in a Newcastle school for September 2012 is 16 April 2012.

To accept your offer online you need to log in and click on the accept box. 

Please note the online school admissions system will be closed for essential maintenance on Saturday 21 April. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

All parents and carers will receive a letter in the post indicating the school at which their child has been allocated a place.  You must reply to the offer by 30 April 2012.

Closing date for applications for a place in a reception class in the academic year starting in September 2012 was 15 January 2012. Please go to our admissions updates section for information on how to apply for a reception place after the closing date.

Applying for a place in reception class for September 2012

If you have a child born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008 then this section explains how to apply for a reception class place in a Newcastle school.

Before you apply: Have you read the guidance and admission policies and for each school you are interested in? You must also consider the offers made last year as this gives a realistic idea of your child’s chances of getting a place.

Apply now: Click here to apply online for a school place. It is easy to do, safe and secure. We strongly advise that you read the guidance provided before applying online.  

The guidance below will help you to apply for a place in reception class for September 2012.

• When should my child start school?
• How do I decide which schools to apply to?
  • Admission policy for community schools
  • Admission policies for faith schools
  • Find my nearest - school finder
• How do I apply?
• How do you process my application?
• How and when will I hear?
• What happens after 16 April 2012?
• Appeals, complaints and mediation
• Admissions timetable
• Our commitment to you
• Use of information and data security

Help and advice

If you would like further information and advice on the application process you should contact the Families Information Service or the School Choice Adviser. They can provide impartial support and guidance on the application process. This can include one to one assistance to complete the online application form. Our online guide for parents provides tips and screenshots to help you through the process of applying online.

Admissions - other information

Please consider some other information relating to the admissions process, such as information about free school meals, home to school transport and school uniform.

Download a full version of the guidance

Full admissions guidance can be downloaded here: Information for parents booklet 2012 (pdf)

A leaflet summarising key dates and important information can be downloaded here: Applying for first and primary school 2012 (pdf, 291.4)

Page last updated: 23 April, 2012