Admissions Procedures
NCEA Warkworth C of E Primary School follows the admissions procedures of Northumberland County Council for primary age pupils in compliance with the School Admissions Code September 2021 issued by the Department for Education.
Please see the Northumberland County Council admissions arrangements handbook for further information.
Please see our Admissions Policy to see:
- How the school considers applications for every age group and
- the school’s oversubscription criteria.
In Year Admissions
Thank you for considering Warkworth C of E Primary School for your child. We are delighted that so many families choose our school, including a substantial number who join us after starting their education elsewhere.
Whether your child joins us in Reception or later, we want you to feel welcome from the outset. You may be moving to the area or feel that Warkworth would be a better fit for your child. Whatever your circumstances, we would be pleased to talk with you, show you around and help make the move as smooth and positive as possible. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit or discuss joining us.
How to apply
For applications outside the normal admissions round, Northumberland County Council coordinates our in-year admissions on behalf of NCEA Trust, the school’s admission authority. Please complete the council’s online application form. For help with your application, email schooladmissions@northumberland.gov.uk.
When you will hear
Applications are considered in accordance with our published admissions arrangements. The aim is to notify you of the outcome in writing within 10 school days of receiving your application; you must be notified within 15 school days.
If we cannot offer a place
You will receive written reasons for the decision and information about your right to appeal to an independent appeal panel, including the deadline and how to submit your appeal. To appeal, complete Northumberland County Council’s appeal form, explaining your reasons in writing, and return it to schoolappeals@northumberland.gov.uk by the deadline stated in your decision letter.
How to apply for a place – Reception 2027
Tours of the school are always warmly encouraged.
Alternatively, if you would like to submit your child’s application online, please visit Northumberland.gov.uk where you can access the admission portal.
The portal closes on 15th January 2027. Applications submitted after this date will be processed in accordance with our late admissions policy. Late applications will be reviewed after the initial allocation of places has taken place, which may affect your child’s eligibility for admission.
Applying for a place for our Nursery, including 2s
Choosing your child’s first setting is an important decision, and we would love to show you what Warkworth can offer. Our Early Years provision welcomes children from their second birthday, combining compassionate care, purposeful play and high-quality teaching to help them grow in confidence, curiosity and kindness.
Full-time places for two-year-olds
We offer full-time places of 30 hours per week for two-year-olds, as well as children in Nursery. Eligible working families can access 30 funded hours. Please speak to us about your circumstances so that we can explain the funding and attendance options available.
Children benefit from welcoming indoor spaces and extensive outdoor areas where they can explore, investigate and learn together. Our school values of Love, Peace and Courage shape the relationships and experiences at the heart of every day.
Come and meet us
Applications for our two-year-old and Nursery provision are made directly to the school, not through Northumberland County Council To enquire about a place or arrange a visit, please email admin.wps@warkworth.ncea.org.uk or call 01665 711369. We will be delighted to meet you and your child.
You can discover more on our Early Years provision page.