Abington Vale Primary School is part of Northampton Primary Academy Trust (NPAT). NPAT welcomes children to join schools in our Trust both at the start of their school life (the academic year during which they turn five years old) and as a transfer from another school either at the beginning of an academic year or at any point during an academic year, called In-Year applications.
Parents or carers of children applying for a place at Abington Vale Primary School can apply for a place at the Stirling Campus or the Park Campus. They can also apply for a place at both sites in order of preference.
Pupils with an EHC Plan will be allocated a place where the school is named as being the appropriate provision.
All of the key dates and deadlines for applying for a school place can be found by visiting this page: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/primary-school-places/key-dates-and-deadlines-primary-school-admissions
The West Northamptonshire Council admission team can also be contacted by telephone on 0330 126 7000 and by email at .
Below are some vital dates:
Applications for new Reception class places open on 10th September 2024 and close at midnight on 15th January 2025 for children who will turn five years old between 1st September 2025 and 31st August 2026.
National offer day for these children will be 16th April 2025.
Applications received after 15th January 2025 will be treated as a late application (see below).
Admission Arrangements
Full information about the admission arrangements for Abington Vale Primary School can be found in the admission arrangements on our [policy page].
New Reception Class Applications
Applications for Reception places at Abington Vale Primary School should be made through your home local authority, regardless of where your chosen school is situated.
In-Year Applications
Applications for in-year places at Abington Vale Primary School should be made via the local authority: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions-and-appeals
Oversubscription
Where applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated according to the following criteria, which are listed in order of priority:
- Looked after children and all previously looked after children
- Siblings
- Children of school staff
- Children who live nearer to the school than any other publicly funded state school with an equivalent year group
- Other children
Late applications
Applications received after 15th January 2025 by the local authority are dealt with in rounds. More information can be found on the local authority’s website, here: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/primary-school-places/key-dates-and-deadlines-primary-school-admissions
Appeals
Appeals for places at Abington Vale Primary School should be lodged no later than 5pm on 20th May 2025. Appeals should be made via the local authority: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions-and-appeals/appeal-school-place
For information regarding admission to other Northampton Primary Academy Trust schools, please visit the trust website.
Abington Vale Pavilion Pre-School Applications
For more information about applying for a place at Abington Vale’s Pavilion Pre-school, please see the Pavilion Pre-school page.
Reception Admissions September 2025
If your child has been offered a place in Reception for September 2025, we look forward to welcoming them at Abington Vale Primary School. If you have any concerns or queries, please contact the school office for the relevant campus and we will be happy to assist you.
Arranging to Visit Abington Vale Primary School - September 2026 Admissions
One of our leaders would be happy to show you around the school. Please contact the school office for the relevant campus to enquire about tour dates.
AVPS Admissions Arrangements for 2024-2025
AVPS Admissions Arrangements for 2025-2026
AVPS Admissions Arrangements for 2026-2027
