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Applying For A School Place

How the process works

All admissions to Cutteslowe Primary School are handled by Oxfordshire County Council.

Parents and carers seeking a place in Reception should pick three schools when applying, putting their favourite at number one.

It is advised that a child’s catchment school is among the three schools chosen by parents and carers, but this is not a requirement.

Applications can be made online here

Applications can also be made using a paper form, copies of which are available from the school office.

We can support parents and carers through the application process. Please contact the office if you need help.

Primary School Admission Process

Key dates

Reception Places for September 2026

Applications can be submitted from 4 November 2025
Deadline for receipt of completed applications is 15 January 2026
National Offer Day is 16 April 2026
Applications submitted later than this will be processed later in the year and have a far lower chance of securing a place at a preferred school, so please apply on time

Late applications

Late applications and updated applications submitted by 30 April 2026 will be processed in the second allocation round on 5 June 2026.

We can support parents and carers through the application process for Reception after the January 15th deadline. Please contact the office if you need help.

Appeals

Details of how to appeal if you are not happy with the outcome of the admissions process are available below.

School Appeals

In-year transfers

If your child is already attending primary school, but you are moving to the area or interested in a place at Cutteslowe, you will need to complete an Oxfordshire County Council in-year-transfer form.

In Year Transfers Form

Priority places at The Cherwell School

The Cherwell School and Cutteslowe Primary School are both part of River Learning Trust and work in close partnership.

In recognition of this partnership, The Cherwell School's admissions policy gives priority to children who live in The Cherwell's catchment area and are also enrolled at Cutteslowe Primary School.

This only applies to Year 7 admissions.