Admissions
STARTING PRIMARY SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 2026
IF YOUR CHILD WAS BORN BETWEEN 1ST SEPTEMBER 2020 AND 31ST AUGUST 2021, YOU WILL NEED TO APPLY in AUGUST FOR A PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026.
Starting primary school September 2026
If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, you need to apply for a primary school place for entry in September 2026.
Key Dates:
- Apply by: 15 January 2026
- Offer Day: 16 April 2026
Late applications are processed after Offer Day and may reduce your chances of getting a preferred school.
How to apply:
- Apply online via the Capita Citizen Portal.
- You’ll need to register an account if you don’t already have one.
- You can choose up to three schools. List them in order of preference. Important: Listing only one school on your application won’t improve your chances of getting a place there. If that school is oversubscribed and you haven’t named other preferences, you could miss out on a place altogether. To give yourself the best chance, make sure to include all the schools you’re interested in when you apply.
- Submit your application before the deadline. You can edit it until 15 January, but must re-submit for changes to count.
Contacting Local Authority Admissions:
The council are happy to talk through any queries you have. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with them should you have anything you wish to ask or discuss; they are here to help. Please email admissions.enquiries@rotherham.gov.uk or telephone 01709 823777
In year admissions for each class:
Parents can apply for a place at Thornhill Primary at any time of the year. Applications should be made through the RMBC website.
If you have any questions relating to the admissions process, please contact the Local Authority school admissions team on 01709 823777. Prospective parents and children are very welcome to come and have a look around school at a pre-arranged time.
You can also contact the Local Authority school admissions team by using the links below.
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
RMBC ADMISSIONS – HOME PAGE – applying for a school, moving to secondary, etc.
https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/homepage/389/apply-for-a-school-place
RMBC – EDUCATION AND LEARNING- term dates, finding a school, SEND information, etc.
https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/schools
PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS BOOKLET:
https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2007/primary-school-application-booklet
STARTING SECONDARY SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 2026
If your child was born between 1 September 2014 and the 31 August 2015, you need to apply for a Secondary School place in September 2026.
- The national closing date for applications is 31 October 2025. If your application is late, you will be far less likely to secure place at your child's preferred school.
- You will be asked to choose three schools please name these in the order for your preferred preference.
- Applying for one school only at this stage will not increase your chances of securing a place at your first preference. If your first preference is oversubscribed, you may miss the opportunity of a place at your second or third preference by not naming the school on your initial application form and only applying for it at a later date.
https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/school-admissions-3/starting-secondary-school