All children born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 will be eligible to start Reception year at infant/primary school in September 2026. The application process to secure your school place has now opened.
Information on how to apply is available on the North East Lincolnshire Council website and has been issued to all nurseries and early years providers in North East Lincolnshire to distribute to parents/carers of eligible children. The closing date for applications is Monday 15th January 2026.
Parents/carers can apply for their child’s school place through our online Parent Portal. The Parent Portal, guidance and associated information are all available on the School Admissions webpage (or search “Apply for a school place” on the www.nelincs.gov.uk council website).
Parents/carers are advised to apply online through our Parent Portal, as submission is secure and receipt can be confirmed directly with the School Admissions team. Parent Portal applicants will also receive their school place notifications directly by email. Those who are unable to apply online can request a paper application form from their child’s nursery or from the School Admissions Team.
Primary school places will be allocated on National Primary Offers Day 16th April 2026 for all on-time applications which are received by the closing date, 15th January 2026.
The local authority’s School Admission Team is available to offer impartial advice and guidance to parents/carers via email at [email protected] or by telephone: (01472) 326291.
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