Parent and carers with children who were born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, are being urged to apply for their child’s primary school reception class place for September 2026, before the deadline passes.

It's easy to apply!

Applications can be completed online at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/reception-class-admissions

If you need support with your child’s application, please contact 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.     

Failure to submit an application could result in your child not being offered a place in a preferred school.