Children who are born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 are due to start Reception in September 2024.

Lincolnshire parents can apply for a place from 15 November 2023 (closing at noon on 15 January 2024) for the 2024  Reception intake.

The preferred method for applying for a Reception place for September 2024 is online.  

For families living in Lincolnshire, click this link to apply for a place: Apply for a school place

You can also apply by telephoning Customer Service Centre on 01522 782030.  Alternatively you can request a paper application using the same number.

You can apply for up to three state schools, in or out of county on your application. We strongly advise you to name three schools on your application as we cannot guarantee a place at your most preferred school.

If you do not live in Lincolnshire you must apply through your home local authority.  You can name Lincolnshire schools on this application.

For families living in Nottinghamshire, click:

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/school-admissions/apply-for-a-school-place

Schools provide useful information on their own websites and they also produce a school prospectus.

For information on transport, please click here.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon, 15 January 2024.

Even if the closing date has passed you can still apply for a school place.  If the apply online facility is no longer available you can still apply on a paper application, you can request one by telephoning our Customer Service Centre on 01522 782030.  Late applications and changes received after 12 noon on 10 February 2024 will not be dealt with in time for National Offer Day on 16 April 2024 and will be processed at a later date.

The deadline for an appeal to be received is 14th May 2024.

• School Admissions

  Tel: 01522 782030 (open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday)

  Email: schooladmissions@lincolnshire.gov.uk