Reception Admissions
Hardwick Primary School admission arrangements for Reception intake - September 2027
Applications for a place at the school are managed by Oxfordshire Local Authority through their coordinated admissions process online.
Key Dates:
- Eligibility: Children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 are eligible to start Reception in September 2027.
- Applications Open: 3 November 2026
- Application Deadline: 15 January 2027 (late applications are far less likely to get a preferred school place)
- National Offer Day: 16 April 2027 (families are notified from the early evening onwards)
To apply for a school place please visit:
Oxfordshire County Council School Admissions
Oversubscription criteria
School places will be offered to children at Hardwick Primary School using the criteria laid out in our Admissions Policy.
Late applications
If you submit your application without a good reason after the deadline, your application will be treated as late. This may affect the possibility of your child being offered a place at one of your preferred schools.We can support parents and carers through the application process for Reception after the 15th January deadline. Please contact the office if you need help.
Waiting lists
Where there are more children than places available, waiting lists will operate for each year group according to the oversubscription criteria in our Admissions Policy. Applicants who wish a child to go on a waiting list must reapply for in-year admission through Oxfordshire County Council.
Children of Staff
Applicants who wish to be considered for priority admission for Hardwick Primary School under the criterion of Children of Staff must complete the Supplementary Information Form available in Appendix 1 of the School Admissions Policy and below, in addition to the local authority application form.
Request to Defer Place or Join Outside Chronological Year Group
For information about subitting a request to defer entry to Reception or to know about the process of admission of children outside of their chronological year group, please see the Admissions Policy
Transition into Hardwick Primary School
Prior to your child joining our school we will arrange the following induction activities:
- Welcome meeting to share school values and routines.
- The home visits is an informal opportunity to see your child in their familiar setting, home. Meet staff again and a chance to discuss any concerns.
- Pre-school visits to ensure a smooth hand over of any information between early years professionals
- Taster session (stay and play) at school to explore the classroom, meet teachers, support staff and new friends
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