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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, opened on 4th November 2025, and closed on 15th January 2026 (for on-time applications).  However, you can still apply if you missed the deadline, or have recently moved into the area here - Apply for Reception Year 2026 - Oxfordshire.  

    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

    If your child is due to start school in September 2026, and you would like to visit us, Mr Sam Bartholomew, our Headteacher, would be delighted to show you round. To arrange this please email Tina Law, or phone us on 01235 520550. 

    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.