Primary Admissions

eMail: admissions@doncaster.gov.uk | Telephone:  01302 737204 or 736083 or 737234 | Fax:  01302 737186 
Address: Admissions and Pupil Services, PO Box 266, Council House, College Road, Doncaster, DN1 3AD.

Starting School

Schools in Doncaster admit children to reception classes in September at the start of the school year if they have had their fourth birthday on or before 31 August.


2009/10 SCHOOL YEAR

IF YOUR CHILD WAS BORN BETWEEN 01/09/2004 AND 31/08/1999 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION:

Pupils born within the date of birth band above are eligible to apply for a Primary School to attend during this school year.

You MUST read the following Guidance Notes before completing the online application form.

Guidance notes:              Application Guidance Notes

IMPORTANT:  You must contact the school direct if you wish to apply for a place at a Church school.  For all other schools please use the application form below.

Online application:          Doncaster School Application Form 2009/10

Printable application:     Doncaster School Application Form 2009/10

Closing Date:                   The closing date will normally be each Tuesday at 5pm (term time only) 

Admission Policy:           Admission Policies

Appeal Process:              Admission Appeals 


2010/11 SCHOOL YEAR

IF YOUR CHILD WAS BORN BETWEEN 01/09/2005 AND 31/08/2006 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION:

Pupils born within the date of birth band above are eligible to apply for a Primary School to start in September 2010.

You MUST read the following Guidance Notes before completing the online application form.

Guidance notes:             Primary Application Guidance Notes

Online Application:       Primary 2010 Application Form

NB: If one of your preferences is for a Church School in Doncaster you must also complete the appropriate additional information form below and send it to us at the address shown at the top of this page.

Additional Forms:          Primary 2010 C of E Additional Information Form

                                       Primary 2010 Catholic Additional Information Form

Closing Date:                  The initial closing date was on 13 November 2009. 

                                       Applications after this date will still be considered however the school
                                       may already be full. The next closing dates are:-

                                       01 April 2010 at 12 noon
                                       30 April 2010 at 12 noon

Admission booklet:        Primary Admissions Booklet 2010 detailing the schools available

Admission Policy:          Admission Policies

Appeal Process:             Admission Appeals


Contact Details

If you have any questions or wish to discuss primary admissions please contact the Admissions Team using the details at the top of the page. 
Last updated: 02 March 2010
Doncaster Council,
Council House, College Road,
Doncaster, DN1 1BR
Tel: +44 (0)1302 736000
eMail: General Enquiries