Herefordshire Council’s admission process for reception class school places for September 2026 has opened for children who were born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.

Applications can be made online

Further information is available from the council’s school admissions team on 01432 260926 / 261574 or email schooladmissions@herefordshire.gov.uk.

You must still apply for a reception class place, even if you already have a place in the nursery associated with your preferred school.

The closing date for all primary school reception class applications is midnight on 15 January 2026.                                                                                                                                                                           

Please note that late applications could result in not being offered a place in a preferred school.