You can view Primary and Junior allocations via the following link: School allocation information - Cambridgeshire County Council
Do you need to apply?
Primary
If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, and you live in Cambridgeshire you need to apply for Reception for September 2026.
Junior school
If your child was born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019, lives in Cambridgeshire and attends an infant school, they will need to make an application to transfer to Year 3 at a junior school for September 2026.
Middle school
If your child was born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017, lives in Cambridgeshire and attends a first school, they will need to make an application to transfer to Year 5 at a middle school for September 2026. Cambridgeshire does not have middle schools, although they do exist in some other local authorities
Before you apply for a school place
- Check you are applying to the correct council. If you are a Cambridgeshire resident you will make your application through the Cambridgeshire Admissions Team, even if you want to apply for a school outside of Cambridgeshire.
- Research your options, understand what a catchment school is and how it affects your application and school transport. Look at admissions data, school's inspection results and performance data.
- Make sure you read the First Steps booklet, available below. This will explain the application process from start to finish. The booklet also contains a list of all the Infant, Junior and Primary schools in the Cambridgeshire area, along with their allocation criteria.
If your application is incomplete, or incorrect, it could get delayed, or cancelled. You will need to confirm you have read and understood the 'First Steps' primary admissions booklet before submitting your application.
Making your application
Please apply online using our online application form below. Only complete if you are applying for Reception 2026, Year 3 of a Junior school 2026 or a Middle school 2026.
You will be able to print your application after you submit. You will receive notification of your offer on 16 April 2026.
Contact us
Please use our online enquiry form and select school admissions from the drop-down menu.
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