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SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

 

Academic Year 2025/26:

Dunmore is a 2-form entry Primary School.  The exception is Year 1, which is 1-form for this academic year. All other year groups have 2 classes with a maximum of 30 children in each class.

Admissions to Reception Year

Children start school (Reception Year) in September after their 4th birthday. The academic year runs from 1st September one year to 31st August the following year. As Dunmore is a two-form entry school, our intake into Reception Year is 60.

The process for admission into school is administered by Oxfordshire County Council, so you will need to apply online when your child is due to start school.  You are very welcome to visit us when you are making your choice, so please contact the school office to make an appointment.  You must still apply for a primary school place even if your child already attends Dunmore Nursery. There is no automatic transfer between the two.

Online applications for Reception Year, September 2026, will open on 4th November 2025, and close on 15th January 2026 (for on-time applications).  You can apply here - Apply for Reception Year 2026 - Oxfordshire.  If you apply by the 15th January 2026 (on-time) you are more likely to be offered your first choice school.  

Full details of the arrangements for pupil applications and the oversubscription criteria (how places are offered if there are more applications than places) can be found on the Oxfordshire County Council's website - School Admission Rules - Oxfordshire

If you have any questions about the admissions process, or have difficulties applying, please do contact us as we may be able to help - email: tlaw1625@dunmore.oxon.sch.uk or phone: 01235 520550.

Visits for parents of children due to start school in September 2026

Our Headteacher, Mr Sam Bartholomew, will be hosting visits for prospective parents on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, 3rd December 2026 (9am - 10pm)

If you would like to join us on one of these dates, please email - Tina Law, or phone us on 01235 520550.  If you are not available on these dates, please get in touch, as we are happy to arrange an alternative that suits you better.

Admissions/transfers In-Year

Children are, of course, welcome to join us at any stage in their primary school career.  An experienced staff team and friendly children will help to ease the transition from one school to another for your child.  If you are considering transferring your child to Dunmore School, please contact us to arrange a visit to our happy, friendly and inclusive school.  

All admissions in-year are also processed and allocated by Oxfordshire County Council. Please see the link below to their website, which contains guidance, along with the online application form you will need.